Jungkwairozaltan 50mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken without regard to meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. 1. Hypertension Adults should take 50 mg of Losartan Potassium orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dosage can be split into two doses per day or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. 2. Diabetic nephropathy in patients with hypertension Typically, 50 mg once daily, and can be increased to 100 mg once daily based on blood pressure.

Child dose

Pediatric patients aged over 6 years and adolescents (1) Weight 20 kg or more and less than 50 kg: 25 mg once daily is recommended, with a maximum increase to 50 mg once daily possible. (2) Weight 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 if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication, severely impaired liver function, women of childbearing potential, and patients with hereditary angioedema should not use it. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels or impaired liver or kidney function should use this medication cautiously, as there is a risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure. This medication can cause various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, cough, dyspepsia, etc. In severe cases, serious symptoms such as angioedema, hepatitis, or renal failure may occur. Patients with liver dysfunction may need dosage adjustments due to increased blood concentration of this medication, and patients with poor kidney function should also use it cautiously. Taking potassium-supplementing medications or potassium-rich foods can dangerously elevate serum potassium levels, so consultation with a doctor is essential. Caution is also needed when combined with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as interactions may reduce effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication; if it is absolutely necessary to take, consulting a specialist and stopping breastfeeding is advised. Children, especially those under 6 years old or with very low kidney function, should not use this medication due to undefined safety and efficacy. During the course of taking this medication, regular checks of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be conducted, and any abnormal symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with healthcare professionals. If blood pressure drops too low or severe side effects occur, discontinue medication and seek immediate treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to a different container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough accompanying fever-related respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• muscle cramps
• lower back pain
• leg pain
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea

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

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle