Generic equivalent of Losartan Potassium
5 SKUs available · In stock · NABP accredited · DSCSA compliant
Losartan potassium is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Losartan Potassium. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Losartan potassium through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Losartan Potassium tablets are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: • Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults and children greater than 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.1 ) • Reduction of the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. There is evidence that this benefit does not apply to Black patients. ( 1.2 ) • Treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Hypertens…
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) are : dizziness, upper respiratory infection, nasal congestion, and back pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Agents Increasing Serum Potassium: Risk of hyperkalemia. ( 7.1 ) • Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity. ( 7.2 ) • NSAIDs: Increased risk of renal impairment and reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects. ( 7.3 ) • Dual nhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin System: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, syncope, and hyperkalemia. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Agents Increasing Serum Potassium Coadministration of losartan with other drugs that raise serum potassium level…
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Hypertension • Usual adult dose: 50 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) • Usual pediatric starting dose: 0.7 mg per kg once daily (up to 50 mg). ( 2.1 ) Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy • Usual starting dose: 50 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) • Add hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg and/or increase losartan potassium tablets to 100 mg followed by an increase to hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg if further blood pressure response is needed. ( 2.2 , 14.2 ) Nephropathy in Type 2 Diab…
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Pregnancy Advise female patients of childbearing age about the consequences of exposure to losartan potassium during pregnancy. Discuss treatment options with women planning to become pregnant. Tell patients to report pregnancies to their physicians as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Potassium Supplements Advise patients receiving losartan potassium tablets not to use potassium supplements or salt substitutes cont…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| LOSARTAN 100MG 1000 TAB Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | In Stock |
| LOSARTAN TABS 50 MG 1000CT Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | In Stock |
| LORSARTAN POTASSIUM 25MG 90 TAB | 2-Day |
| LOSARTAN 50MG 90 TAB | 2-Day |
| LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50MG 1000 TAB | 2-Day |
Premier Pharma stocks 5 Losartan potassium SKUs — 2 currently in stock — available to licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices. Losartan potassium is the generic equivalent of Losartan Potassium. Create a free account to see live wholesale pricing and place orders with same-day fulfillment for in-stock items.
Premier Pharma carries Losartan potassium in 100 mg/1, 25 mg/1, 50 mg/1 and TABLET, FILM COATED. Available from manufacturers including Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
Losartan potassium carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AB. Therapeutically equivalent — meets FDA bioequivalence requirements; may be substituted for the reference listed drug. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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