JW ShinYak Lozartan Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dosage

The initial and maintenance dose for losartan potassium is recommended to be 50 mg orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the same dose may be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily if necessary. For elderly patients over 75 years, the recommended initial dose is 25 mg once daily. For patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance < 20 mL/min and undergoing dialysis, the initial dose

Children's dosage

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older with a weight of 20 kg or more but less than 50 kg, the dosage is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase of up to 50 mg once daily. For those weighing 50 kg or more, the dosage is 1 time a day

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 if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be used by patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver impairment or hereditary angioedema. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function, and those with hyperkalemia should use this medication with caution, and blood pressure and kidney function should be frequently monitored. While this medication is generally safe, various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, and upper respiratory infections may occur, so consult with a doctor if abnormal symptoms arise. Severe allergic reactions or angioedema can occasionally occur, so if swelling of the lips or face or difficulty breathing occurs, seek treatment immediately. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so patients with liver or kidney disease need dosage adjustments and regular check-ups. There may be interactions with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform healthcare providers, especially avoiding concomitant use with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements. During the course of this medication, blood pressure may drop too low, so if symptoms of dizziness or fainting occur, inform healthcare providers immediately. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication and should avoid it while breastfeeding. This medication is not to be used in children, especially those under 6 years old or those with severely impaired kidney function. In case of an overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, so be cautious not to exceed the recommended dose, and seek medical attention if abnormal symptoms arise. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers as this could cause accidents or affect quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (swelling of lips, face rash, eyelid swelling, laryngeal/glottic swelling), difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, systemic flushing, swelling, liver dysfunction (hepatitis, acute hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis), jaundice, acute renal failure, renal failure, hypotension, syncope, loss of consciousness, ventricular extrasystole, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased blood platelet count, severe edema, blood

Mild side effects

Muscle cramps, back pain, limb pain, dizziness, congestion, upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, cough, sinus disorders, pharyngitis, myalgia, insomnia, headache, weakness/fatigue, edema/bloating, abdominal pain, chest pain, swelling of lips and eyelids, facial rash, peeling of palms, hemolytic phenomena, edema of the face, fever, orthostatic effects, syncope, angina, second-degree heart block, hypotension, arrhythmias associated with myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle