Baikojajeong (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For hypertension treatment, Losartan Potassium is administered as 50 mg orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it may be divided into two doses daily or increased up to 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, administer 50 mg once daily and increase to 100 mg if necessary. If there is a concern of excessive blood pressure lowering, an initial dose of 25 mg is recommended. In special patient groups,

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily and may increase up to 50 mg depending on blood pressure response. For those weighing 50 kg or more,

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken by pregnant women, especially during the second and third trimesters, and should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. This medication should not be administered to patients with allergic reactions to it, severe liver impairment, certain genetic disorders, or specific cardiovascular diseases. Particular caution is required when this medication is used in the elderly, patients with reduced kidney function, or those with high potassium levels, and regular monitoring is necessary to ensure blood pressure does not drop too low. This medication can cause side effects such as muscle pain, dizziness, cough, and dyspepsia, and there is a rare risk of severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, or kidney failure. Any unusual symptoms should be immediately discussed with a healthcare professional. Interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensive medications, potassium supplements, or certain diuretics, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist before use is essential. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication; if it is unavoidable, they should consult with a healthcare professional for appropriate measures. This medication should not be administered to children, especially those under the age of 6, and should be given cautiously to the elderly. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension or bradycardia may occur, necessitating immediate treatment. This medication is not removed by blood dialysis, so appropriate measures should be taken according to the instructions of healthcare professionals. During the course of taking this medication, if pregnancy is planned or confirmed, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary, and potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes should not be taken without consulting a doctor. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, angioedema, anaphylactic-like syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme body lethargy, liver function abnormalities, sudden and very severe headache, lightning-like pains

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 closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle