Losartan

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

Angiotensin II Receptor BlockersLosartan50-100mg PO Q24HAdminister Anytime During HD; Post HD if Hypotensive

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
4234-102.5-5.44-6980.45N/A0 (high flux)

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