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Losartan potassium 50 mg tablets
62/100
SUPPIE SCORE
95/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
42/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Losartan potassium 50 mg tablets Do?
Highly effective prescription ARB at standard 50 mg dose for hypertension with strong RCT evidence. Medium safety due to hyperkalemia risk, pregnancy contraindication, and drug interactions; requires medical supervision.
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What Are the Benefits of Losartan potassium 50 mg tablets?
Based on proven scientific research
HypertensionVery strong
Stroke Risk ReductionStrong
Diabetic NephropathyStrong
Left Ventricular HypertrophyModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of torrent Losartan potassium 50 mg tablets?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•50 mg dose is standard starting dose for hypertension; monitor blood pressure and renal function.
•Risk of hyperkalemia, especially with potassium supplements, renal impairment, or NSAIDs.
•Contraindicated in pregnancy (category D); causes fetal injury/death.
•Common side effects include dizziness, hyperkalemia; monitor serum potassium regularly.
•Lactose content poses risk for rare galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency patients.
•Past recalls for nitrosamine impurities; verify lot status via FDA.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
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What Are the Ingredients in torrent Losartan potassium 50 mg tablets?
Losartan Potassium
50 mg
colloidal silicon dioxide
hydroxypropyl cellulose
hypromellose
lactose anhydrous
magnesium stearate
microcrystalline cellulose
pregelatinized starch
talc
titanium dioxide
Sources & References
Dailymed
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Fda
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Smpc
Information from www.medicines.org.uk
Dailymed
Information from dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
Torrent pharmaceuticals limited expands voluntary nationwide recall losartan potassium tablets usp
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