Zaratan Plus Tablets

Adult dose

The usual dosage for adults is 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily. Dosages exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per day are not preferred. - If blood pressure is not controlled with either losartan or hydrochlorothiazide monotherapy: Start with 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily.

Child dose

There is no experience with the use of this drug in children and adolescents (under 18 years), so the losartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination should not be administered to them.

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 if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in patients with known allergies to this medication or its components, patients with severely impaired renal function, or in pregnant women or women of childbearing potential. Patients with hypotension, kidney problems, liver disorders, gout, or electrolyte imbalances should use this drug cautiously, especially the elderly or diabetic patients should be careful. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is necessary when taking this medication, and if any unusual symptoms occur, consultation with a physician is required immediately. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, the skin may become sensitive to sunlight, so it is advisable to avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen. This medication can interact with various drugs, so consult your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution should be taken while driving or operating machinery. Pregnant or nursing women should consult healthcare professionals before taking this medication, and if nursing, it is recommended to discontinue either the medication or breastfeeding. Safety has not been established in children and adolescents, so use in these populations is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and irregular heartbeats may occur, so it is essential to adhere to the recommended dosage and seek medical assistance immediately if symptoms occur. Keep this medication in its original container out of reach of children and be cautious not to take potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes while using this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of lips and eyelids and facial rash), skin peeling, hemolysis, angina, arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), cerebrovascular accidents, hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary atrioventricular block, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, purpura, necrotizing vasculitis, vasculitis and cutaneous vasculitis, fever, pneumonia and pulmonary edema, respiratory distress.

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• edema/swelling
• 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 important to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle