Daehan New Pharm Lozartan Plus Tablet

Adult dose

Start with 1 tablet once daily containing Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. If blood pressure is not controlled after 3 weeks, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily. For patients with renal impairment, if creatinine clearance is 30 mL/min or higher, the maintenance dose should be used. In the case of severe kidney impairment or when dosage adjustment is necessary,

Child dose

There is no experience using this drug in children and adolescents (under 18 years old), and therefore it should not be 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. Do not use if you have an allergy to any components of this medication, or have certain kidney dysfunction, liver impairment, electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricemia, gout, severe kidney impairment, or anuria. Patients with hypotension or kidney problems should use this medication with caution, as blood pressure may drop sharply and they should follow their doctor's instructions. This medication can alter potassium levels, so caution is needed if taken with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium due to the risk of hyperkalemia. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, electrolyte imbalances, liver function abnormalities, elevated blood sugar, skin reactions, and rarely, serious skin diseases may occur, so regular blood tests and monitoring for symptoms are necessary. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, cough, rash, swelling, and indigestion may arise, and if symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a doctor. Particularly, exposure to sunlight may increase the risk of skin cancer, so it is important to use UV protection and regularly check skin condition. This medication has insufficient experience in children and adolescents, so it is not recommended for use in these populations. Elderly patients may experience side effects more frequently, so careful monitoring is needed when taking this medication. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised, particularly during the initial dosing or when changing doses. Overdosage may manifest as hypotension, tachycardia, etc., so the prescribed dosage must be strictly adhered to, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. Do not take potassium supplements or potassium-containing products without consulting a doctor during the use of this medication and be sure to inform your doctor about any medications you are currently taking due to the possibility of interactions.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the lips and eyelids and facial rash), skin desquamation, hemolysis, chest pain, facial swelling, fainting, angina, arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, second-degree AV block, anemia, gout, confusion, cerebrovascular disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, respiratory distress, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle