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Rosabel Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Rosabel Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Losartan Potassium›50mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)팜젠사이언스
Appearance
White oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200502026 · Notified 2005.03.28 · Insurance code 670100290

Summary

Main use
Treatment of hypertension and kidney disease (for type 2 diabetes patients)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
For hypertension, 50 mg orally once daily is recommended. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients with hypertension, it is 50 mg once daily, and can be increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. For patients at risk of excessive blood pressure reduction, 25 mg is recommended. In special populations, such as those aged 75 years and
Child dose
For children and adolescents aged 6 years or older weighing 20 kg or more and less than 50 kg, 25 mg once daily is recommended, with a maximum increase to 50 mg possible. For children and adolescents weighing 50 kg or more, 1 daily dose of 5

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)팜젠사이언스

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of hypertension and kidney disease (for type 2 diabetes patients)

  • Hypertension
  • kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients
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This medication is used to treat hypertension. It is especially effective in patients with type 2 diabetes who also develop kidney disease. It helps control blood pressure, thereby protecting cardiovascular and kidney function. Therefore, it is useful for the treatment of hypertension and related kidney complications.

How to take

Adult dose

For hypertension, 50 mg orally once daily is recommended. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients with hypertension, it is 50 mg once daily, and can be increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. For patients at risk of excessive blood pressure reduction, 25 mg is recommended. In special populations, such as those aged 75 years and

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years or older weighing 20 kg or more and less than 50 kg, 25 mg once daily is recommended, with a maximum increase to 50 mg possible. For children and adolescents weighing 50 kg or more, 1 daily dose of 5

Precautions

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 administered to patients with certain conditions, including those allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, patients with severe liver impairment, patients with hereditary angioedema, and patients with primary hyperaldosteronism. Additionally, careful administration is required for certain patients, including the elderly, those with hyperkalemia, patients with liver impairment, patients with heart valve diseases, patients with decreased blood volume, and patients with severely reduced kidney function. Generally, this medication is well-tolerated; however, side effects such as muscle cramps, back pain, dizziness, and upper respiratory infections may occur, and rarely, serious side effects such as angioedema, liver function abnormalities, renal failure, or hypotension have been reported. Particular caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery due to dizziness or orthostatic hypotension from blood pressure-lowering effects. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is advised when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), lithium, etc., and consultation with a physician is necessary. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, especially during pregnancy, due to potential risks to the fetus, and should consult a doctor to make a decision on whether to take it. In pediatric patients, it should not be administered to those under 6 years or with severely reduced kidney function. In cases of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. During the course of treatment, regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is necessary, and consultation with a physician should occur if any abnormal symptoms arise. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin sloughing, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, and urination changes

Mild side effects

  • Muscle cramps
  • back pain
  • leg pain
  • dizziness
  • nasal congestion
  • upper respiratory infection
  • sinusitis
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • dyspepsia
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  • cough
  • sinus problems
  • pharyngitis
  • myalgia
  • insomnia
  • headache
  • weakness/fatigue
  • swelling
  • abdominal pain
  • chest pain
  • swelling of lips/eyelids
  • facial rash
  • palm scaling
  • hemolysis
  • facial swelling
  • fever
  • orthostatic effects
  • fainting
  • angina
  • second-degree atrioventricular block
  • cerebrovascular accident
  • hypotension
  • myocardial infarction
  • and atrial fibrillation accompanied by

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle

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