Zaratan 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 every day. For the treatment of hypertension, it is recommended to take 50 mg orally once daily as Losartan Potassium. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it may be divided into two doses per day or increased up to 100 mg once a day. For the treatment of nephropathy in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, depending on blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older with weight between 20 kg and 50 kg, administer 25 mg once a day, which may be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For those weighing over 50 kg

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or have the potential to become pregnant. Patients who are allergic to this drug or have severe liver impairment or hereditary angioedema should not take it. Additionally, patients with severe renal impairment or certain heart conditions, and those who have reduced intravascular blood volume should use this medication with caution. Elderly patients or those with high serum potassium levels, or mild to moderate liver impairment should take this drug carefully. Dizziness or hypotension may occur during treatment, so caution is recommended when driving or operating machinery. Because it has blood pressure-lowering effects, if symptoms of hypotension or loss of consciousness occur, consult a doctor immediately. Regular blood tests to monitor kidney function and electrolyte levels are important while taking this medication. Taking potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes can dangerously increase blood potassium levels, so it should not be taken without consulting a doctor. Moreover, grapefruit juice may reduce the drug’s effectiveness and should be avoided. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women; if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, severe allergic reaction, angioedema, swelling of lips and face, respiratory distress, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth and eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficult breathing, asthmatic attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), general malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle