Losartan 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For hypertension treatment, the initial and maintenance dose of Losartan Potassium is administered orally as 50 mg once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose may be divided into 2 doses per day or increased to 100 mg once daily. For treating kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, with the possibility of increasing to 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. There are also recommendations for an initial dose of 25 mg in some cases.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older with a weight between 20 kg and 50 kg, a daily dose of 25 mg is administered, with a maximum of 50 mg possible. For patients weighing 50 kg or more,

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 with severely impaired liver or kidney function, hereditary angioedema, and those with issues related to lactose in this medication should not use it. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, and patients with slightly impaired liver function should use this medication cautiously and beware of excessive drops in blood pressure. While taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps, back pain, cough, and indigestion may occur, so patients should monitor their physical condition closely. If symptoms of angioedema or severe allergic reactions appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical consultation sought. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is advisable to consult a doctor when taken with potassium supplements, certain diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication, and in unavoidable cases, should consult a professional and discontinue breastfeeding. Children, especially those under 6 years old or those with severely impaired kidney function, should not use this medication. In cases of overdose, hypotension and arrhythmias may occur, necessitating immediate treatment, and this medication is not removed by hemodialysis. During treatment, patients should regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and serum electrolyte levels for any abnormalities. Caution is needed when performing tasks requiring concentration, such as driving or working at heights, during treatment with this medication. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, coma

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help prolong the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle