Is there a Government Jan Aushadhi version of Losartan 50mg?

Yes, Losartan 50mg is available under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (Code 289) for ₹11.35 per pack (₹1.14/unit).

How can I find cheap substitutes for Losartan 50mg?

Sasta Parcha indexes active salt composition for Losartan 50mg and lists private-brand substitutes ranked from lowest to highest price. Always confirm salt, dosage, and strength with a doctor or pharmacist before changing brands.

Salt / ingredient

Losartan 50mg

Q: What is the price of Losartan 50mg in India?

Losartan 50mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹1.14/unit, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

Lowers blood pressure

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Reference information

About Losartan

Source: OpenFDA

This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.

Common side effects

dizziness
upper respiratory infection
nasal congestion
back pain

Safety advice

Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.

Uses

osartan potassium tablets are an angiotensin II receptor blocker () indicated for: • Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults and children greater than 6 years old.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
(1.1) • Reduction of the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy.
There is evidence that this benefit does not apply to Black patients.
(1.2) • Treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension.

How to take

ypertension • Usual adult dose: 50 mg once daily.
(2.1) • Usual pediatric starting dose: 0.7 mg per kg once daily (up to 50 mg).
(2.1) Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy • Usual starting dose: 50 mg once daily.
(2.2) • Add hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg and/or increase losartan potassium to 100 mg followed by an increase to hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg if further blood pressure response is needed.
(2.2 , 14.2) Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients • Usual dose: 50 mg once daily.

Frequently Asked Questions about Losartan 50mg

What is the price of Losartan 50mg in India?

The price of Losartan 50mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹1.14 per unit.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.

Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Losartan 50mg?

Losartan 50mg is listed under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (PMBI Code 289) at ₹11.35 per pack.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Losartan 50mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Losartan 50mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.