Lozakal Plus F Tablet (Losartan Potassium, Hydrochlorothiazide)

Adult dose

The standard dosage of this medication is to take 1 tablet of losartan potassium 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily. Dosages exceeding losartan potassium 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day are not preferable. If blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of losartan or hydrochlorothiazide, take one tablet of losartan potassium 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily.

Child dose

There is no experience in using this drug in children and adolescents (under 18 years old), so the losartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination should not be administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its components, those with severely impaired kidney function, those with severely impaired liver function, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Patients with hypotension, kidney problems, liver disease, electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricemia, diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, and similar conditions should exercise special caution when taking this medication. This medication helps control blood pressure but may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, cough, skin rash, and muscle pain. In rare cases, serious allergic reactions or kidney function deterioration can occur. Regular blood tests should be conducted to check kidney function and electrolyte status during treatment, and it is advisable not to use potassium supplements or medications that contain potassium concurrently. This drug may cause sensitivity to sunlight, so prolonged exposure to sunlight should be avoided, and if any skin abnormalities occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness or drowsiness. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor, and nursing mothers should also discuss the use of this medication with healthcare professionals. There is a lack of experience with this medication in children and adolescents, so it is safer not to administer it to them.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Yellowish oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle