SPL Set ID: 1dadbe02-289c-4312-9e65-40f3314dcc31
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Losartan potassium USP is an angiotensin II receptor blocker acting on the AT1 receptor subtype. Losartan potassium, a non-peptide molecule, is chemically described as 2-butyl-4-chloro-1-[p-(o-1H-tetrazol-5-ylphenyl)benzyl]imidazole-5-methanol monopotassium salt. Its empirical formula is C 22 H 22 ClKN 6 O, and its structural formula is: Losartan potassium tablets USP are available for oral administration containing either 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of losartan potassium and the following inactive ingredients: D&C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue No.2 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and titanium dioxide. Losartan potassium tablets USP, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg contain potassium in the following amounts: 2.12 mg (0.054 mEq), 4.24 mg (0.108 mEq) and 8.48 mg (0.216 mEq), respectively. losartan-str.jpg