Wilopres Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Losartan K

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN & may have a role in patients who develop cough w/ ACE inhibitors.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Usual dose: 50 mg once daily, may be increased up to 100 mg daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Elderly >75 yr, patient w/ moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min) or intravascular fluid depletion Initially 25 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ renal artery stenosis. Lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness & dose-related hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia, resp tract disorder, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue & neutropenia.

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists

ATC Classification

C09CA01 - losartan ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Wilopres film-coated tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P21/film-coated tab)

Form

Wilopres film-coated tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P15.6/film-coated tab)

Wilopres

losartan

Manufacturer:

Hizon

Distributor:

Willore Pharma