Kukje Rozaartan 50 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. For hypertension treatment, take 50 mg of losartan potassium orally once daily. If necessary, it can be split into two doses or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For the treatment of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, it is typically administered at 50 mg once daily, and can be increased depending on blood pressure to 1

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 and older weighing between 20 kg and under 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily, with a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For patients weighing 50 kg or more, 1

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so use should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It is safest for women who may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication, and it is advised that pregnant women refrain from use for the health of the fetus. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver impairment, hereditary angioedema, or primary hyperaldosteronism. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver impairment, or valvular heart disease should use this drug cautiously, considering the risk of heart and cerebrovascular issues due to blood pressure reduction. As this medication lowers blood pressure, special care is required for patients with reduced intravascular blood volume or severely impaired kidney function. While taking this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, with common symptoms including dizziness, muscle cramps, back pain, cough, and indigestion. Rarely, serious side effects such as angioedema or liver dysfunction, and rhabdomyolysis may occur, so immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if abnormal symptoms appear. The risk of side effects like hyperkalemia may increase when this medication is taken in conjunction with other antihypertensives or potassium-sparing diuretics, so caution is advised with co-administration. Potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium should not be taken without consulting a physician. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels during treatment is important to check for abnormalities. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if necessary. In case of overdose, hypotension and tachycardia may occur, and prompt treatment in a hospital setting is required. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (swelling of larynx/glottis that may cause air obstruction, swelling of face/lips/pharynx/tongue), urticaria, dyspnea, generalized flushing, edema, liver dysfunction, acute hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, shedding of skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, kidney failure, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, liver abnormalities (jaundice), hypotension in patients receiving stringent salt restriction during hemodialysis

Mild side effects

Muscle cramps, back pain, leg pain, dizziness, congestion, upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, cough, sinus disorder, pharyngitis, myalgia, insomnia, headache, weakness/fatigue, swelling/edema, abdominal pain, chest pain, swelling of lips and eyelids, facial rash, angioedema (swelling of larynx/glottis, swelling of face/lips/pharynx/tongue), swelling of lips, hemolysis, soft tissue inflammation, hair loss, dermatitis, dry skin, petechiae, erythema, flush

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to keep it in a cool, dry place, maintaining a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle