Salotan Plus Tablets

Adult dose

The typical dose for this medication is 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily, in a single tablet. A dosage exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per day is not advisable. The therapy is initiated with one tablet of 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily, and if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after 3 weeks of taking this medication, the maximum dosage can be adjusted to 100 mg of losartan potassium...

Child dose

There is no experience using this drug in children and adolescents; therefore, the combination of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide is not administered to children and adolescents.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or conditions such as certain kidney diseases, liver disorders, electrolyte imbalance, gout, or anuria should avoid taking it. Patients with low blood pressure, impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, and those with a history of certain skin cancers should exercise caution when using this medication. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may lead to dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is advised during activities such as driving or operating machinery. While taking this medication, regular monitoring of serum electrolyte levels and kidney function is necessary to ensure there are no abnormalities, especially paying attention to potassium level changes. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Beware of hypotension or electrolyte imbalance, especially when experiencing dehydration, diarrhea, or vomiting. Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should consult with a physician before taking this medication and must stop it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women should be cautious as this medication may be excreted in breast milk, and they should stop breastfeeding or consult a doctor. There is insufficient experience using this medication in children and adolescents, so it is not recommended for this age group. During the use of this medication, skin lesions or hypersensitivity reactions to sunlight may occur, so sun exposure should be limited, and skin conditions should be periodically monitored. In case of overdose, hypotension, arrhythmias, etc. may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage and consult healthcare personnel immediately if any unusual symptoms appear. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container sealed securely.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a dark container to protect it from light and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the drug.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle