Lozacal Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily at the same time regardless of meals. For hypertension treatment, the initial and maintenance dose recommended is 50 mg of losartan potassium taken orally once daily, and if treatment effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 100 mg taken once daily or may be divided into two doses per day. For treating kidney disease in patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, depending on blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 and over weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, the recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg. For patients weighing 50 kg or more,

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this drug, pregnant women, those with severe liver impairment, and patients with hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver impairment, and patients with heart valve disease should use this drug cautiously; special care is needed particularly for patients with poor kidney function or those at risk of sudden drops in blood pressure. While this medication typically has good tolerability, rare side effects such as angioedema, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, hypotension, and renal failure may occur, and any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with a doctor. This medication may interact with other drugs, especially potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and lithium, thus caution is advised when taking these together. During treatment, blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels should be monitored regularly to check for abnormalities. When taking this medicine for high blood pressure, sudden drops in blood pressure may lead to dizziness or fainting, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking this medication, and if unavoidable, should consult a specialist and it is advisable to stop breastfeeding. This medication should not be given to children, especially those under 6 years of age or to children with severely impaired kidney function. In case of overdose, hypotension and tachycardia may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek medical attention immediately for any unusual symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (severe swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures,

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• cough
• sinusitis
• pharyngitis
• muscle pain
• insomnia
• headache
• weakness/fatigue

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle