Ozartan Tablet 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hypertension, administration of Losartan Potassium at a dosage of 50 mg orally once a day is recommended. Maximum antihypertensive effect occurs 3 to 6 weeks after treatment initiation. If the treatment effect is insufficient, the dose may be split into twice daily or increased to 100 mg once a day. In patients with Type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a typical dosage is 50 mg once daily based on blood pressure up to 100 mg if needed.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 and over, the dosage varies according to weight. For patients weighing 20 kg to less than 50 kg, 25 mg once a day is administered, and it can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg if necessary.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. If pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and regular check-ups are required for the health of the fetus. It should not be used in patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver dysfunction, or certain genetic disorders. Patients with a history of angioedema or primary hyperaldosteronism should also avoid this medication. In diabetic patients with moderate to severe kidney dysfunction, it should not be combined with certain specific drugs, and caution should be taken in elderly patients or those with weakened kidney function. This medication lowers blood pressure, so patients at risk of hypotension or renal failure should have their blood pressure and kidney function regularly monitored during use. Additionally, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Potassium levels may increase, so it should not be used with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium, and potassium levels should be regularly checked through blood tests. Liver function abnormalities or rarely symptoms of hepatitis may appear, so liver health should also be monitored periodically. While taking this medication, there may be interactions with other medications, so all medications being used should be reported to a physician or pharmacist. In cases of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of reach of children and do not change the storage container arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever associated respiratory abnormalities, jaundice, systemic lethargy, hepatic abnormalities, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures,

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infections
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White droplet-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle