Description

Natrasol (Losartan Potassium) 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets, a prescription medicine used primarily for cardiovascular conditions.

  • Generic name: Losartan potassium
  • Brand: Natrasol
  • Strength: 100 mg
  • Dosage form: Film-coated tablet
  • Pack size shown: 100 tablets
  • Drug class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
  • Prescription status: Rx / prescription drug
  • Main uses: Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), reduction of stroke risk in certain patients with hypertension and left-ventricular hypertrophy, and treatment of diabetic kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy).
  • How it works: Losartan blocks the AT1 receptor for angiotensin II, helping relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
  • Typical dosing: The usual adult starting dose is often 50 mg once daily, with the dose potentially increased to 100 mg daily depending on the patient’s response and physician’s instructions.

Important precautions

Losartan can cause low blood pressure, dizziness, and increased potassium levels. Kidney function and serum potassium may need monitoring, particularly in people with kidney problems or those taking medicines that increase potassium.

Pregnancy: Losartan should not be used during pregnancy because medicines acting on the renin-angiotensin system can cause fetal injury.