Cosartan Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

In the treatment of hypertension, a recommended dosage is 50 mg taken orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For patients with hypertension who are also type 2 diabetes patients, it is typically 50 mg once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. A starting dose of 25 mg may be recommended sometimes. For elderly patients

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older and weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg, a recommended dosage is 25 mg once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For those weighing over 50 kg

This medicine can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function or some genetic lactose intolerance, and caution is required for patients with hyperkalemia or severe renal dysfunction. Caution should be exercised when using this drug in elderly patients, patients with excessively low blood pressure, or those with heart or kidney problems, as there is a risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure, and blood pressure should be monitored frequently. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication in conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements can lead to dangerously high potassium levels in the blood, so it is best not to combine them. Occasionally, serious allergic reactions such as angioedema, where the face, lips, or tongue swell, can occur, so if these symptoms arise, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention. It is important to regularly check blood pressure, kidney function, and blood potassium levels during treatment to ensure there are no abnormalities. In case of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, so if symptoms appear, visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication, and if it is unavoidable, they must consult a doctor. This medication is not administered to children, especially those under 6 years of age or children with severe renal impairment. When storing the medication, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough+fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, ideally in a cool, dry place at a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle