Losartan Plus Tablet

Adult dose

The usual dose of this medication is 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily, with a maximum dosage of 100 mg of losartan potassium and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide daily being undesirable. 1. Start with 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily, and if blood pressure is not controlled after 3 weeks, the maximum dosage can be adjusted to 100 mg of losartan potassium.

Child dose

There is no experience of use in children and adolescents (under 18 years), so this medication is not administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used by patients with certain conditions or those who have hypersensitivity to the medication, and caution is also required for patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function. Patients with excessively low blood pressure or electrolyte imbalances, as well as those with hyperuricemia or gout, should exercise caution when taking this medication. During the course of treatment, blood pressure, renal function, and serum electrolyte levels should be regularly monitored to ensure there are no abnormalities. The hydrochlorothiazide component can cause electrolyte imbalances, elevated blood sugar levels, and hypersensitivity reactions, so it is important to monitor the patient's condition closely. When this medication is used in combination with other antihypertensive medications, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium supplements, potassium levels may become dangerously high, so consultation with a physician is necessary. There may be dizziness or drowsiness while driving or operating machinery, so caution is needed. If sudden skin rashes, difficulty breathing, or facial swelling occur during treatment, immediate notification of healthcare personnel is necessary. This medication is not to be used in children or adolescents, and elderly patients should take it according to healthcare instructions due to a higher likelihood of side effects. Women of childbearing potential should confirm their pregnancy status before taking this medication, and nursing mothers should either avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding. In case of overdose while taking the medication, symptoms such as hypotension or arrhythmias may occur, so prescribed dosages must be adhered to. This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that shields it from light, in a cool and dry place out of reach of children, preferably in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a closed container that can shield it from light, and it is safe to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle