Rozarin Tablet (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 treating hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is recommended to be 50 mg of losartan potassium taken orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 100 mg once daily or divided into two doses. In patients with hypertension and kidney disease from type 2 diabetes, the typical dose is once daily 5

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 6 years and older and weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, the dose is 25 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For patients weighing 50 kg or more

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This drug should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function, hereditary angioedema, or certain genetic lactose intolerance. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function or hyperkalemia should use this medication with caution, and care should be taken to avoid excessively low blood pressure. Patients taking this medication may experience dizziness or symptoms of low blood pressure, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This drug can cause hyperkalemia, so it should not be taken with potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes, and serum potassium levels should be checked regularly. Additionally, this medication can affect liver or kidney function, so regular blood tests and physical examinations are necessary to monitor for any abnormalities. When taken with other antihypertensive agents or diuretics, the risk of hypotension or worsening of kidney function may increase, so it should be taken as directed by a physician. This medication may interact with certain antibiotics, analgesics, or lithium, so if other drugs are being taken, please consult a doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop sharply or heart rhythm may become irregular; if any unusual symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. Finally, keep this medication out of reach of children, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of larynx/glottis that may cause airway obstruction, swelling of face/lips/pharynx/tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, skin peeling, severe rash, severe rash with fever, blisters, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), systemic

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• limb pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle