Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Losartan
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Imidazole
ATC Code
C09CA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is DV-Losartan?
Uses
Losartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 6 years old....
How It Works
Chemical Class
Imidazole
Losartan is the derivative of Losartan (K). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Imidazole. It belongs to Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Losartan (K) is 461.00. Its pKa is 4.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
50 to 100 mg — 24 hourly
Initial dose may be reduced to 25 mg in salt depleted patients and patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take losartan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your d
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use losartan if you are allergic to it
If you have diabetes, do not take losartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease or congestive heart failure
an electrolyte imbalance (such as high levels of potassium in your blood)
if you are on a low-salt diet
Important Warnings
Do not use losartan if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
It can cause injury or death to the unborn baby during your second or third trimester
If you have diabetes, do not use losartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
You may also need to avoid taking losartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease
In rare cases, this medicine can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure
Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to losartan: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Losartan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outhigh blood potassium - nauseaweaknesstingly feelingchest painirregular heartbeatsloss of movementor kidney problems - swellingurinating less
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: a diuretic or "water pill" that may increase blood potassium such as spironolactone
triamterene
amiloride
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - aspirin
ibuprofen ( Advil
Motrin )
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 180
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 180
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 297.32
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Losartan, and what they are not.You pay Rs 79 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Bepsar
25Mg
Rs 101.5Rs 10.15/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Eziday
25Mg
Rs 268.6Rs 13.43/unit
Below approved ceilingWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
A2a
25Mg
Rs 144.2Rs 14.42/unit
Below approved ceilingWILSONS PHARMACEUTICALS
Xavor
25mg
Rs 146.6Rs 14.66/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsFEROZSONS LABORATORIES
Losaan
25mg
Rs 220.24 ceiling
MAPLE PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
Konten
25mg
Rs 203.12 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGenetics Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
LOSTRESS
25mg
Rs 203.12 ceiling
ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Lotense
25mg
Rs 158.4
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSchazoo Zaka (Pvt) Ltd
Stumpan
25mg
Rs 216.49 ceiling
Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Losert
25mg
Rs 231.29 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGENOME PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
Sarutan
25mg
Rs 207.78 ceiling
MEDIPAK LIMITED
Traslo
25mg
Rs 201.93 ceiling
S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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