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Losartan - angiotensin II receptor blocker indicated for hypertension mgmt. 10th most prescribed drug in the
Losartan - angiotensin ... #Pharmacology #Losartan
ARB Approximate Dose Equivalence for BP Lowering and Available Dosage Forms 

VALSARTAN 80-160 mg/day
CANDESARTAN 16 mg/day
CANDESARTAN 16 mg/day LOSARTAN
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - Inhibit the conversion of AngI to AngII
 • Captopril, Lisinopril, Enalapril, Benazepril,
receptors • Losartan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) - Comparable Dose Chart 
 - Valsartan (Diovan®) 40 mg daily
75 mg daily - Losartan
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Receptor Blockers (Losartan
Heart Failure Medications Summary
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System:
 • ACE Inhibitors: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril,
Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan
Target Doses in Congestive Heart Failure
 • Beta Blockers: Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Metoprolol succinate, ARNI, Sacubitril/valsartan
 •
: Candesartan, Losartan
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Irbesartan Losartan
Rifampin Drug Interactions and Monitoring
Rifampin Drug Interactions of Major Clinical Significance:
Oral anticoagulants, Oral contraceptives, Cyclosporine, Digitoxin,
, Haloperidol, Losartan