Table 3. ARBs (Those in Heart Failure Trials)
(1) In ELETE II, 2000. (2) In Val-Helf, 2001 and VALIANT, 2003. (3) In CHARM, 2003. (4) Dose of 100 mg qd may be better. (5) Need to be confirmed.
ARB Initial Dose Target Dose FDA approvedLosartan (Cozaar) (1) 25 mg qd 50 qd (4) NoValsartan (Diovan) (2) 80 mg qd 160 mg qd - 160 mg bid YesIrbesartan (Avapro) 75 mg qd 150 - 300 qd (5) NoCandesartan (Atacan) (3) 4 mg qd 32 mg qd Yes
ARBs (Those in Heart Failure Trials) - Drug Formulary and Pricing
Brand Name Generic Medica
(2002)BCBS
(2002) UCare
(2002) Pref
One
(2002) Health
Partner
(2002) Mayo
(2002) Aetna
(2002) PCS
(2002) Dose/Day
(mg)
(a) Cost/30 Days
($)Cozaar Losartan Y . Y Y . Y Y Y 50/day 41.31Diovam Valsatan Y Y Y Y . Y Y Y 80/day
160/day 40.90
45.97Avapro Irbesartan . . Y Y Y . . Y 150/day
300/day 44.74
51.56Atacan Candesatan . Y . . . Y . . 16/day 40.49