Zartan Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily at the same time, regardless of meals. For hypertension treatment: a starting and maintenance dose of 50 mg once daily of losartan potassium is recommended. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses per day or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For the treatment of kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension: usually 50 mg once a day, depending on blood pressure.

Child dose

Children and adolescents aged 6 years and older: - Weight 20 kg or more and less than 50 kg: take 25 mg once daily, may increase to 50 mg once daily if needed - Weight over 50 kg: 1 day 1

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function or patients with genetic lactose intolerance. Caution is required for elderly patients or those with kidney function issues, as well as for patients with excessively low blood pressure or decreased blood volume. Blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels in the blood should be routinely monitored during treatment, as electrolyte imbalances, such as hyperkalemia, can occur. If symptoms such as dizziness, severe fatigue, edema, or respiratory distress occur during treatment, consult a physician immediately. This medication lowers blood pressure, so it is recommended to discontinue use within 24 hours prior to surgery. Taking this drug with other antihypertensive medications, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium supplements can dangerously increase potassium levels, so consultation with a physician is essential. Furthermore, taking this medication in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce blood pressure control and worsen kidney function, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued or this medication should be replaced with another if breastfeeding. This drug has not been confirmed as safe for children, especially those under 6 years old, and should not be given to children with severely impaired kidney function. In the case of overdose, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. It is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication, and to store it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (laryngeal/glottic swelling causing airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), severe allergic reactions, hives, difficulty breathing, respiratory issues, liver dysfunction (hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, jaundice), kidney failure, acute kidney failure, severe edema, severe allergic reactions, anaphylaxis-like syndrome (discomfort, oral sensation, sweating, hives, shortness of breath, generalized flushing, swelling), severe skin reactions,

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is advisable to keep it in a dry place at a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle