Innoen Losartan Tablets 50 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For hypertension treatment, the recommended dosage of Losartan Potassium is 50 mg orally once daily. The maximum antihypertensive effect is observed 3 to 6 weeks after starting treatment. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dosage may be divided and taken twice daily, or increased up to 100 mg once daily. In patients with hypertension and kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, which can be increased to 100 mg based on blood pressure.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 6 years and older weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg, a recommended dosage is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 50 mg possible. For patients weighing 50 kg or more, the dosage is 1

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus, particularly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. It poses risks such as decreased lung formation, skeletal deformities, and reduced kidney function. If pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. This drug should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function or hereditary angioedema. Additionally, patients with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Caution is advised in elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and those with elevated serum potassium levels; regular checks are necessary as blood pressure may drop too low or kidney function may deteriorate. While taking this drug, side effects such as muscle pain, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and cough may occur. Rarely, serious side effects such as angioedema, liver dysfunction, and rhabdomyolysis may arise, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Taking this medication with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium supplements may dangerously elevate potassium levels, requiring consultation with a physician. Caution is warranted when used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as it may reduce efficacy or affect kidney function. Grapefruit juice may decrease the efficacy of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice during treatment. It is preferable for pregnant and nursing women not to use this medication, and nursing should be discontinued if using this drug. Children, especially those under the age of 6 or those with significantly impaired kidney function, should not use this medication. In cases of overdose, hypotension and tachycardia may occur, and symptomatic treatment should be sought immediately. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a sealed container, protected from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle