Losartan Plus Tablet

Adult dose

Losartan potassium 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, take 1 tablet once a day. If blood pressure is not controlled, the dose may be increased to a maximum of losartan potassium 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, once a day, after 3 weeks of treatment. This medication can be taken regardless of meals.

Child dose

Do not administer losartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination to children and adolescents (under 18 years old).

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to it or those with certain kidney diseases, liver diseases, or electrolyte imbalances. Exercise caution when prescribing to patients with a history of hypotension, decreased kidney function, liver dysfunction, gout, hypercalcemia, and similar conditions. During use, blood pressure may drop too low, so if symptoms such as dizziness or fainting occur, consult a physician. This medication may affect serum potassium levels, and potassium supplements or potassium-rich foods should not be taken arbitrarily. Due to the presence of hydrochlorothiazide, electrolyte imbalances, hypotension, or dehydration symptoms may occur, thus regular blood tests and monitoring of symptoms are necessary. This medication may increase the risk of skin cancer when exposed to sunlight, so precautions such as using sunscreen and carefully observing skin conditions while outdoors are advised. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during driving or operating machinery, so caution is required. Because this medication may interact with other drugs, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, particularly diuretics, potassium-sparing agents, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This medication is not indicated for use in children or adolescents, and older adults should use it cautiously as adverse effects may occur more frequently. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult with a physician prior to use, and it is advised to avoid use while breastfeeding. In case of suspected overdose, which may lead to hypotension or cardiac rhythm anomalies, visit a medical institution immediately.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and extremely severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• edema/swelling
• palpitations
• back pain
• dizziness
• cough
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory infection
• weakness/fatigue
• diarrhea

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a dark, tightly sealed container. A cool storage temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius is suitable. Proper storage will maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle