Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Losartan Potassium
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Imidazole
What is Losert?
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
Renal arteries stenosis
Important Warnings
Correct volume/salt depletion before starting ther-apy, anaesthesia, renal impairment
monitor serum potassium and creatinine, severe renal impairment, haemodialysis
carefully titrate dose and monitor BP thoroughly, renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral stenosis, kidney transplant, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe congestive heart failure, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, primary hyperaldosteronism
Side Effects
Hyperkalaemiaangioedemasymptomatic hypotension including dizziness particularly in patients with intravascular volume depletione.g. those taking high-dose diureticsarthralgiarhinitisflatulencehypertriglyceridaemiamigraineurticariapruritusrash. Rare: Anaphylactic reactionsangioedemavasculitishepatitis
Drug Interactions
K+ -sparing diuretics
K+ supplements
rifampicin
fluconazole
NSAIDs.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 231.29
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 231.29
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Losartan Potassium, and what they are not.
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
Lotense
25mg
Rs 158.4
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSchazoo Zaka (Pvt) Ltd
DV-Losartan
25mg
Rs 180
Below approved ceilingDONVALLEY
Losaan
25mg
Rs 220.24 ceiling
MAPLE PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
LOSTRESS
25mg
Rs 203.12 ceiling
ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Konten
25mg
Rs 203.12 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGenetics Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
Sarutan
25mg
Rs 207.78 ceiling
MEDIPAK LIMITED
Stumpan
25mg
Rs 216.49 ceiling
Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
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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