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Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide

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Overview

Brand name
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide
Generic name
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
4
NDC product codes
8
Packages
19
Data completeness
83% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

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Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg/1 999967 View
Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg/1 999967 View
Losartan Potassium 100 mg/1 979464 View
Losartan Potassium 50 mg/1 979464 View

Forms, strengths and routes

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Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
27

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

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Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonists [MoA] MoA All 63 members
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker [EPC] EPC All 67 members
Increased Diuresis [PE] PE All 59 members
Thiazide Diuretic [EPC] EPC All 47 members
Thiazides [CS] CS All 47 members

Regulatory status

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Application number
078245
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
May 21, 2010
Sponsor
LUPIN LTD
Products on application
3
Submissions recorded
14
Products approved under application 078245.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
078245-001 LOSARTAN POTASSIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLET HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Prescription AB
078245-002 LOSARTAN POTASSIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLET HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Prescription AB
078245-003 LOSARTAN POTASSIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLET HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Prescription AB

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
No

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

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Most recent submissions on application 078245.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 46 Labeling Approved October 24, 2025 Standard
Supplement 40 Labeling Approved July 31, 2023 Standard
Supplement 31 Labeling Approved September 14, 2022 Standard
Supplement 28 Labeling Approved September 14, 2022 Standard
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved September 14, 2022 Standard
Supplement 23 Labeling Approved October 25, 2017 Standard
Supplement 22 Labeling Approved October 28, 2015 Standard
Supplement 21 Labeling Approved October 28, 2015 Standard
Supplement 18 Labeling Approved October 28, 2015 Standard
Supplement 14 Labeling Approved March 5, 2013 Standard
Supplement 5 Labeling Approved March 5, 2013 —
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved February 3, 2011 —
Original application 2 Approved October 6, 2010 —
Original application 1 Approved May 21, 2010 —

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260716). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260716 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260601 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251002

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )]. WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. ( 5.1 )

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet is a combination of losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic indicated for: • Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. 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 ) 1.1 Hypertension Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular (CV) events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarction. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than 1 drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program's Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variety of pharmacologic classes and with different mechanisms of action, have been shown in randomized controlled trials to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and it can be concluded that it is blood pressure reduction, and not some other pharmacologic property of the drugs, that is largely responsible for those benefits. The largest and most consistent cardiovascular outcome benefit has been a reduction in the risk of stroke, but reductions in myocardial infarction and cardiovascular mortality also have been seen regularly. Elevated systolic or diastolic pressure causes increased cardiovascular risk, and the absolute risk increase per mmHg is greater at higher blood pressures, so that even modest reductions of severe hypertension can provide substantial benefit. Relative risk reduction from blood pressure reduction is similar across populations with varying absolute risk, so the absolute benefit is greater in patients who are at higher risk independent of their hypertension (for example, patients with diabetes or hyperlipidemia), and such patients would be expected to benefit from more aggressive treatment to a lower blood pressure goal. Some antihypertensive drugs have smaller blood pressure effects (as monotherapy) in Black patients, and many antihypertensive drugs have additional approved indications and effects (e.g., on angina, heart failure, or diabetic kidney disease). These considerations may guide selection of therapy. This fixed dose combination is not indicated for initial therapy of hypertension, except when the hypertension is severe enough that the value of achieving prompt blood pressure control exceeds the risk of initiating combination therapy in these patients [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 ) and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2.1 )]. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet may be administered with other antihypertensive agents. 1.2 Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, but there is evidence that this benefit does not apply to Black patients. [See USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.6 ), CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 ), and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2.2 ).]

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Hypertension • Usual starting dose: 50/12.5 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) • Titrate as needed to a maximum dose of 100/25 mg. ( 2.1 ) Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy • Not controlled on monotherapy: Initiate with 50/12.5 mg. Titrate as needed to a maximum of 100/25 mg. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Hypertension The usual starting dose of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet is 50/12.5 (losartan 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg) once daily. The dosage can be increased after 3 weeks of therapy to a maximum of 100/25 (losartan 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg) once daily as needed to control blood pressure [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14.2 )]. Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with losartan 50 mg monotherapy with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5 once daily. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, the dosage may be increased to two tablets of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5 once daily or one tablet of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100/25 once daily. Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with losartan 100 mg monotherapy with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100/12.5 (losartan 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg) once daily. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, increase the dose to two tablets of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5 once daily or one tablet of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100/25 once daily. Initiate a patient whose blood pressure is inadequately controlled with hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily, or is controlled but who experiences hypokalemia with this regimen, on losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5 once daily, reducing the dose of hydrochlorothiazide without reducing the overall expected antihypertensive response. Evaluate the clinical response to losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5 and, if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, increase the dose to two tablets of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5 once daily or one tablet of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100/25 once daily. 2.2 Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on 50 mg losartan potassium, initiate treatment with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 50/12.5. If additional blood pressure reduction is needed, increase the dose to losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100/12.5, followed by losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet 100/25. For further blood pressure reduction add other antihypertensives [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )].

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 50 mg/12.5 mg are yellow, capsule shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with 'LU' on one side and 'M41' on the other side. • Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 100 mg/12.5 mg are white, oval shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with 'LU' on one side and 'M42' on the other side. • Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 100 mg /25 mg are yellow, tear drop shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with 'LU' on one side and 'M43' on the other side. Tablets (losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide content): 50/12.5 mg; 100/12.5 mg; and 100/25 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet is contraindicated: • In patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. • In patients with anuria • For coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes • Hypersensitivity to any component of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. ( 4 ) • Anuria. ( 4 ) • Coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypotension: Correct volume or salt depletion prior to administration of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. ( 5.2 ) Monitor renal function and potassium in susceptible patients. ( 5.3 ) Observe for clinical signs of fluid or electrolyte imbalance. ( 5.5 ) Acute angle-closure glaucoma. ( 5.6 ) Exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus. ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Fetal Toxicity Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Resulting oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, and death. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as soon as possible. Thiazides cross the placental barrier and appear in cord blood. Adverse reactions include fetal or neonatal jaundice, thrombocytopenia [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.1 )]. 5.2 Hypotension in Volume- or Salt-Depleted Patients In patients with an activated renin-angiotensin system, such as volume- or salt-depleted patients (e.g., those being treated with high doses of diuretics), symptomatic hypotension may occur after initiation of treatment with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Correct volume or salt depletion prior to administration of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Do not use losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets as initial therapy in patients with intravascular volume depletion. 5.3 Impaired Renal Function Changes in renal function including acute renal failure can be caused by drugs that inhibit the renin angiotensin system and by diuretics. Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the renin-angiotensin system (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, chronic kidney disease, severe congestive heart failure, or volume depletion) may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets .Monitor renal function periodically in these patients. Consider withholding or discontinuing therapy in patients who develop a clinically significant decrease in renal function on losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.3 ) and USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.8 )]. 5.4 Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions to hydrochlorothiazide may occur in patients with or without a history of allergy or bronchial asthma but are more likely in patients with such a history [see ADVERSE REACTIONS ( 6.2 )] . 5.5 Electrolyte and Metabolic Effects In double-blind clinical trials of various doses of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide, the incidence of hypertensive patients who developed hypokalemia (serum potassium 5.7 mEq/L) was 0.4% versus 0% for placebo. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet contains hydrochlorothiazide which can cause hypokalemia, hyponatremia and hypomagnesemia. Hypomagnesemia can result in hypokalemia which may be difficult to treat despite potassium repletion. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet also contains losartan which can cause hyperkalemia. Monitor serum electrolytes periodically [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.1 )]. Concomitant use of other drugs that may increase serum potassium may lead to hyperkalemia [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.1 )]. Hydrochlorothiazide may alter glucose tolerance and raise serum levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Hyperuricemia may occur or frank gout may be precipitated in patients receiving thiazide therapy. Because losartan decreases uric acid, losartan in combination with hydrochlorothiazide attenuates the diuretic-induced hyperuricemia. Hydrochlorothiazide decreases urinary calc …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) are dizziness, upper respiratory infection, cough, and back pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide has been evaluated for safety in 858 patients treated for essential hypertension and 3889 patients treated for hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. Most adverse reactions have been mild and transient in nature and have not required discontinuation of therapy. In controlled clinical trials, discontinuation of therapy due to clinical adverse events was required in only 2.8% and 2.3% of patients treated with the combination and placebo, respectively. In these double-blind controlled clinical trials, adverse reactions occurring in greater than 2% of subjects treated with losartan-hydrochlorothiazide and at a greater rate than placebo were: back pain (2.1% vs 0.6%), dizziness (5.7% vs 2.9%), and upper respiratory infection (6.1% vs 4.6%). The following additional adverse reactions have been reported in clinical trials with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and/or the individual components: Blood and the Lymphatic System Disorders Anemia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis. Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Anorexia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, electrolyte imbalance including hyponatremia and hypokalemia. Psychiatric Disorders Insomnia, restlessness. Nervous System Disorders Dysgeusia, headache, migraine, paraesthesias. Eye Disorders Xanthopsia, transient blurred vision. Cardiac Disorders Palpitation, tachycardia. Vascular Disorders Dose-related orthostatic effects, necrotizing angiitis (vasculitis, cutaneous vasculitis). Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders Nasal congestion. Gastrointestinal Disorders Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, gastric irritation, cramping, nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis, sialoadenitis. Hepato-Biliary Disorders Jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice). Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Rash, pruritus, purpura, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, photosensitivity, cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Muscle cramps, muscle spasm. Renal and Urinary Disorders Glycosuria, renal dysfunction, interstitial nephritis, renal failure. Reproductive System and Breast Disorders Erectile dysfunction/impotence. General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Chest pain, malaise, weakness. Investigations Liver function abnormalities. Cough Persistent dry cough has been associated with ACE-inhibitor use and in practice can be a cause of discontinuation of ACE-inhibitor therapy. Two prospective, parallel-group, double-blind, randomized, controlled trials were conducted to assess the effects of losartan on the incidence of cough in hypertensive patients who had experienced cough while receiving ACE-inhibitor therapy. Patients who had typical ACE-inhibitor cough when challenged with lisinopril, whose cough disappeared on placebo, were randomized to losartan 50 mg, lisinopril 20 mg, or either placebo (one study, n=97) or 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide (n=135). The double-blind treatment period lasted up to 8 weeks. The incidence of cough is shown in Table 1 below. Table 1: Study 1 Demographics = (89% Caucasian, 64% female) HCTZ Losartan Lisinopril Cough 25 % 17 % 69 % Study 2 Demographics = (90% Caucasian, 51% female) Placebo Losartan Lisinopril Cough 35 % 29% 62 % These studies demonstrate that the incidence of cough associated with losartan therapy, in a population that all had cough …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Agents increasing serum potassium: Risk of hyperkalemia. ( 7.1 ) Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity. ( 7.2 ) Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): increased risk of renal impairment and reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects. ( 7.3 ) Dual inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system: increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, syncope, and hyperkalemia. ( 7.4 ) Antidiabetic drugs: dosage adjustment of antidiabetic may be required. ( 7.5 ) Cholestyramine and colestipol: Reduced absorption of thiazides. ( 7.5 ) 7.1 Agents Increasing Serum Potassium Coadministration of losartan with other drugs that raise serum potassium levels may result in hyperkalemia. Monitor serum potassium in such patients. 7.2 Lithium Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity have been reported with concomitant use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists or thiazide diuretics. Monitor lithium levels in patients receiving losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and lithium. 7.3 Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents Including Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors Losartan Potassium In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of NSAIDs, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, with angiotensin II receptor antagonists (including losartan) may result in deterioration of renal function, including possible acute renal failure. These effects are usually reversible. Monitor renal function periodically in patients receiving losartan and NSAID therapy. The antihypertensive effect of angiotensin II receptor antagonists, including losartan, may be attenuated by NSAIDs, including selective COX-2 inhibitors. Hydrochlorothiazide The administration of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent including a selective COX-2 inhibitor can reduce the diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects of loop, potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretics. Therefore, when losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents including selective COX-2 inhibitors are used concomitantly, observe closely to determine if the desired effect of the diuretic is obtained. In patients receiving diuretic therapy, coadministration of NSAIDs with angiotensin receptor blockers, including losartan, may result in deterioration of renal function, including possible acute renal failure. These effects are usually reversible. Monitor renal function periodically in patients receiving hydrochlorothiazide, losartan, and NSAID therapy. 7.4 Dual Blockade of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) Dual blockade of the RAS with angiotensin receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors, or aliskiren is associated with increased risks of hypotension, syncope, hyperkalemia, and changes in renal function (including acute renal failure) compared to monotherapy. The Veterans Affairs Nephropathy in Diabetes (VA NEPHRON-D) trial enrolled 1448 patients with type 2 diabetes, elevated urinary-albumin-to-creatinine ratio, and decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR 30 to 89.9 mL/min), randomized them to lisinopril or placebo on a background of losartan therapy and followed them for a median of 2.2 years. Patients receiving the combination of losartan and lisinopril did not obtain any additional benefit compared to monotherapy for the combined endpoint of decline in GFR, end-stage renal disease, or death, but experienced an increased incidence of hyperkalemia and acute kidney injury compared with the monotherapy group. Closely monitor blood pressure, renal function, and electrolytes in patients on losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and other agents that affect the RAS. Do not coadminister aliskiren with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets in patients with diabetes. Avoid use of aliskiren with losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets in patients with renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/ …

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Hepatic Impairment: Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet is not recommended for initial therapy, because the recommended starting dose is not available. ( 8.7 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after exposure to antihypertensive use in the first trimester have not distinguished drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system from other antihypertensive agents. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue losartan and hydrochlorothiazide as soon as possible (see Clinical Considerations) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Hypertension in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, premature delivery, and delivery complications (e.g., need for cesarean section, post-partum hemorrhage). Hypertension increases the fetal risk for intrauterine growth restriction and intrauterine death. Pregnant women with hypertension should be carefully monitored and managed accordingly. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Losartan: Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can result in the following: oligohydramnios, reduced fetal renal function leading to anuria and renal failure, fetal lung hypoplasia, skeletal deformations, including skull hypoplasia, hypotension, and death. In the unusual case that there is no appropriate alternative to therapy with drugs affecting the renin angiotensin system for a particular patient, apprise the mother of the potential risk to the fetus. Perform serial ultrasound examinations to assess the intra-amniotic environment. If oligohydramnios is observed, discontinue losartan and hydrochlorothiazide, unless it is considered lifesaving for the mother. Fetal testing may be appropriate, based on the week of gestation. Patients and physicians should be aware, however, that oligohydramnios may not appear until after the fetus has sustained irreversible injury. Closely observe neonates with histories of in utero exposure to losartan and hydrochlorothiazide for hypotension, oliguria, and hyperkalemia. In neonates with a history of in utero exposure to losartan and hydrochlorothiazide, if oliguria or hypotension occurs, support blood pressure and renal perfusion. Exchange transfusions or dialysis may be required as a means of reversing hypotension and replacing renal function. Hydrochlorothiazide: Thiazides can cross the placenta, and concentrations reached in the umbilical vein approach those in the maternal plasma. Hydrochlorothiazide, like other diuretics, can cause placental hypoperfusion. It accumulates in the amniotic fluid, with reported concentrations up to 19 times higher than in umbilical vein plasma. Use of thiazides during pregnancy is associated with a risk of fetal or neonatal jaundice or thrombocytopenia. Since they do not alter the course of pre-eclampsia, these drugs should not be used to treat hypertension in pregnant women. The use of hydrochlorothiazide for other indications in pregnancy should be avoided. Data Animal Data There was no evidence of teratogenicity in rats or rabbits treated with a maximum losartan potassium dose of 10 mg/kg/day in combination with 2.5 mg/kg/day of hydrochlorothiazide. At these dosages, respective exposur …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Losartan Potassium Angiotensin II [formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II)], is a potent vasoconstrictor, the primary vasoactive hormone of the renin-angiotensin system and an important component in the pathophysiology of hypertension. It also stimulates aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex. Losartan and its principal active metabolite block the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor found in many tissues (e.g., vascular smooth muscle, adrenal gland). There is also an AT 2 receptor found in many tissues but it is not known to be associated with cardiovascular homeostasis. Neither losartan nor its principal active metabolite exhibits any partial agonist activity at the AT 1 receptor, and both have much greater affinity (about 1000-fold) for the AT 1 receptor than for the AT 2 receptor. In vitro binding studies indicate that losartan is a reversible, competitive inhibitor of the AT 1 receptor. The active metabolite is 10 to 40 times more potent by weight than losartan and appears to be a reversible, non-competitive inhibitor of the AT 1 receptor. Neither losartan nor its active metabolite inhibits ACE (kininase II, the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II and degrades bradykinin), nor do they bind to or block other hormone receptors or ion channels known to be important in cardiovascular regulation. Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. Thiazides affect the renal tubular mechanisms of electrolyte reabsorption, directly increasing excretion of sodium and chloride in approximately equivalent amounts. Indirectly, the diuretic action of hydrochlorothiazide reduces plasma volume, with consequent increases in plasma renin activity, increases in aldosterone secretion, increases in urinary potassium loss, and decreases in serum potassium. The renin-aldosterone link is mediated by angiotensin II, so coadministration of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist tends to reverse the potassium loss associated with these diuretics. The mechanism of the antihypertensive effect of thiazides is unknown.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 50 mg/12.5 mg, losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/12.5 mg and losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/25 mg combine an angiotensin II receptor blocker acting on the AT 1 receptor subtype and a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan potassium, a non-peptide molecule, is chemically described as 2-butyl-4-chloro-1-[ p- ( o -1 H -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: Image Losartan potassium is a white to off-white amorphous powder with a molecular weight of 461.01. It is freely soluble in water, soluble in alcohols, and slightly soluble in common organic solvents, such as acetonitrile and methyl ethyl ketone. Oxidation of the 5-hydroxymethyl group on the imidazole ring results in the active metabolite of losartan. Hydrochlorothiazide is 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2 H -1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide. Its empirical formula is C 7 H 8 ClN 3 O 4 S 2 and its structural formula is: Image Hydrochlorothiazide is a white, or practically white, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 297.74, which is slightly soluble in water, but freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP are available for oral administration in three tablet combinations of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 50 mg/12.5 mg contains 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/12.5 mg contains 100 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/25 mg contains 100 mg of losartan potassium and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. Inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and titanium dioxide. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 50 mg/ 12.5 mg and losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/ 25 mg also contain iron oxide yellow. Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 50 mg/12.5 mg contain 4.24 mg (0.108 mEq) of potassium, losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/12.5 mg contain 8.48 mg (0.216 mEq) of potassium, and losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 100 mg/ 25 mg contains 8.48 mg (0.216 mEq) of potassium. image image

10 OVERDOSAGE Losartan Potassium Significant lethality was observed in mice and rats after oral administration of 1000 mg/kg and 2000 mg/kg, respectively, about 44 and 170 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis. Limited data are available in regard to overdosage in humans. The most likely manifestation of overdosage would be hypotension and tachycardia; bradycardia could occur from parasympathetic (vagal) stimulation. If symptomatic hypotension should occur, supportive treatment should be instituted. Neither losartan nor its active metabolite can be removed by hemodialysis. Hydrochlorothiazide The oral LD 50 of hydrochlorothiazide is greater than 10 g/kg in both mice and rats. The most common signs and symptoms observed are those caused by electrolyte depletion (hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia) and dehydration resulting from excessive diuresis. If digitalis has also been administered, hypokalemia may accentuate cardiac arrhythmias. The degree to which hydrochlorothiazide is removed by hemodialysis has not been established.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablet USP is supplied as a film-coated tablet. Losartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Color Shape Engraving NDC 68180-xxx-xx One side Other side Bottle/30 Bottle/90 50 mg/12.5 mg Yellow Capsule shaped biconvex LU M41 215-06 215-09 100 mg/12.5 mg White Oval shaped biconvex LU M42 216-06 216-09 100 mg/25 mg Yellow Tear drop shaped biconvex LU M43 217-06 217-09 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from light.

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FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Recalls

Source: FDA Enforcement
Drug recall enforcement reports associated with this product.
Classification Reported Firm Reason Status
Class II May 11, 2022 Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits Terminated
Class II May 11, 2022 Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits Terminated
Class II May 11, 2022 Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits Terminated

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
50090-4993-0 50090-4993 A-S Medication Solutions 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-4993-0) April 6, 2020
50090-4993-1 50090-4993 A-S Medication Solutions 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-4993-1) April 6, 2020
50090-4993-2 50090-4993 A-S Medication Solutions 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-4993-2) September 30, 2025
50090-7664-0 50090-7664 A-S Medication Solutions 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (50090-7664-0) October 1, 2025
71335-2558-1 71335-2558 Bryant Ranch Prepack 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2558-1) January 23, 2025
71335-2558-2 71335-2558 Bryant Ranch Prepack 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2558-2) January 23, 2025
71335-2558-3 71335-2558 Bryant Ranch Prepack 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2558-3) January 23, 2025
72189-167-30 72189-167 Direct_Rx 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72189-167-30) January 8, 2021
72189-167-90 72189-167 Direct_Rx 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72189-167-90) January 8, 2021
68180-215-06 68180-215 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68180-215-06) October 6, 2010
68180-215-09 68180-215 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68180-215-09) October 6, 2010
68180-216-06 68180-216 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68180-216-06) October 6, 2010
68180-216-09 68180-216 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68180-216-09) October 6, 2010
68180-217-06 68180-217 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68180-217-06) October 6, 2010
68180-217-09 68180-217 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68180-217-09) October 6, 2010
68788-8632-1 68788-8632 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68788-8632-1) April 15, 2024
68788-8632-3 68788-8632 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68788-8632-3) April 15, 2024
68788-8632-6 68788-8632 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68788-8632-6) April 15, 2024
68788-8632-9 68788-8632 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68788-8632-9) April 15, 2024
50090-4993 50090-4993 A-S Medication Solutions — October 6, 2010
50090-7664 50090-7664 A-S Medication Solutions — October 6, 2010
71335-2558 71335-2558 Bryant Ranch Prepack — October 6, 2010
72189-167 72189-167 Direct_Rx — January 8, 2021
68180-215 68180-215 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — October 6, 2010
68180-216 68180-216 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — October 6, 2010
68180-217 68180-217 Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — October 6, 2010
68788-8632 68788-8632 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. — April 15, 2024

Sources for this page

Every dataset that contributed a fact to this page.
Dataset Agency Used for
NDC Directory FDA Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages
Drugs@FDA FDA Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status
Orange Book FDA Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity
Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts
Enforcement FDA Recall records

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