Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Losartan Potassium
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
C09CA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Sartan?
Uses
Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It belongs to Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Irbesartan is 428.53.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
150 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Irbesarta
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
Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 380
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 38 per unit
~57% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 380
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 893.73
ServaidRs 250
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Losartan Potassium, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Bepsar
25Mg
Rs 101.5Rs 10.15/unit
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Qsartan
25Mg
Rs 116.9Rs 11.69/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
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
Qsartan
50Mg
Rs 174.8Rs 17.48/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Losaan
50mg
Rs 209Rs 20.9/unit
Below approved ceilingMAPLE PHARMA
Irecon
75mg
Rs 209Rs 20.9/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Tansin
50Mg
Rs 223.3Rs 22.33/unit
Below approved ceilingPHARMEVO PRIVATE 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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