Taeguk Rosartan Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. 1. Hypertension In adults, the recommended oral dose is 50 mg of Losartan Potassium once daily. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect appears 3 to 6 weeks after starting treatment. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. 2. Hypertension with

Child dose

Children and adolescents aged 6 years and older (1) For those weighing 20 kg or more but less than 50 kg: 25 mg once daily, may be increased up to 50 mg once daily. (2) For those weighing 50 kg or more: usually 1 dose daily.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use it. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, hereditary angioedema, and certain lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with liver or heart problems need to be cautious while taking this medication, as blood pressure may drop too low or kidney function may worsen, necessitating regular check-ups. This medication is generally safe but may cause side effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps, lower back pain, cough, and indigestion, so immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is required if any unusual symptoms occur. There may be interactions when taking this medication with others, especially with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, which can cause dangerously high potassium levels in the blood, so caution is advised. While taking this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be regularly monitored, and if sudden symptoms of low blood pressure appear, healthcare professionals should be notified immediately. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use this medication, and if it must be taken, it should be done carefully after consulting an expert. Children or those under 6 years of age should not be used as safety and efficacy have not been confirmed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• lower back pain
• limb pain
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory infections
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 200 tablets per bottle