7. Comparison of manufacturers' dosage recommendations and findings of this review.
ARB | Lowest effective dose (mg/day) | Manufacturer's recommended starting dose (mg/day) | Lowest dose with near maximal BP lowering (mg/day) | Manufacturer's recommended maximum dose (mg/day) |
candesartan | 4 | 16 | 4 | 32 |
eprosartan | 600 | 600 | 600 | 800 |
irbesartan | 75 | 150 | 75 | 300 |
losartan | 50 | 50 | 50 | 100 |
olmesartan | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
telmisartan | 20 | 80 | 40 | 80 |
valsartan | 20 | 80 | 80 | 320 |