Lozataplus F Tablets

Adult dose

The standard dosage of this medication is 50 mg of losartan potassium/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily, one tablet. Doses exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium/25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per day are not advisable. Start with one tablet of losartan potassium 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily; if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after 3 weeks of dosing, increase to a maximum of losartan potassium 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily.

Child dose

Due to lack of experience in usage in children and adolescents, this combination of losartan-hydrochlorothiazide should not be administered to pediatric patients.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be used in patients allergic to this drug or its components, patients with severely impaired kidney function, severely impaired liver function, and patients with specific electrolyte abnormalities. It should be used with caution in patients with hypotension, kidney diseases, liver diseases, hyperuricemia, diabetes, and in the elderly, as there may be an increased risk of skin cancer; thus, exposure to sunlight should be avoided and skin conditions should be checked regularly. While on this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, electrolyte levels, etc., should be regularly monitored to detect and manage any abnormalities early. This drug can interact with various medications, so if taking other medications, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist, especially as combining with potassium supplements or potassium-containing drugs can be dangerous. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur after taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Safety has not been established in children or adolescents, and it should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, edema, palpitations, lower back pain, dizziness, cough, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, weakness/fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, bronchitis, pharyngitis, chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, fainting, angina, arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary AV block, loss of appetite, constipation, toothache, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle