Rozastat Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. The recommended dosage for hypertension is 50 mg orally once a day, and if the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, which can be increased to 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older with a weight between 20 kg and 50 kg, a recommended dosage is 25 mg once daily, which can be increased up to a maximum of 50 mg. For patients weighing over 50 kg,

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be stopped immediately, and tests may be required to check the health of the fetus. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function, certain genetic disorders, or a history of angioedema. Elderly patients or patients with weakened kidney function, or high serum potassium levels should use this medication with caution, requiring regular blood tests and blood pressure monitoring. This medication can lower blood pressure, which may result in symptoms of hypotension or loss of consciousness; if symptoms occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Additionally, this medication can elevate potassium levels, so it is important not to take it with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium. Regular tests should be conducted during the use of this medication to ensure there are no abnormalities in liver and kidney function, and if symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women; if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Since it is a blood pressure control medication, caution is required when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. Overdose can lead to hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias, so adherence to the prescribed dosage is essential, and immediate hospital visit is necessary if any abnormal symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, discoloration of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, migraine, seizures, confusional state, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, avoid storing it in extremely hot or cold places, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle