JW Pharmaceutical Losartan Potassium Tablet 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dosage

The initial and maintenance dose of losartan potassium for adults with hypertension is recommended to be 50 mg orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the same dose can be divided and taken twice daily, or if necessary, increased to 100 mg once daily. For elderly patients (75 years or younger), dose adjustment is not necessary, while for those over 75 years, a once-daily dose of 25 mg is recommended. Renal impaired patients should have a creatinine clearance of 20 to 5

Children's dosage

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, a recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum of 50 mg allowed. For those weighing 50 kg or more, 1 daily dose of

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, and should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and those with certain hereditary diseases should not take this drug. Elderly patients, those with reduced kidney function, patients with high serum potassium levels, and those with cardiovascular diseases should exercise particular caution when using this drug and should take it carefully under the guidance of a physician. Dizziness or symptoms of low blood pressure may occur while taking this medication, so care should be taken when performing activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery. This drug can affect the liver or kidneys, so patients with liver or kidney diseases should have regular check-ups to monitor their condition. Interactions may occur when taken with other drugs; particularly, those taking potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or lithium should consult their doctor. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding while taking it. It is safest not to administer this drug to children, particularly those under 6 years old or those with severely impaired kidney function. In case of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought, with treatment being administered appropriately according to the symptoms. If any adverse reactions occur while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately, especially if symptoms such as angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe liver dysfunction, or acute renal failure appear, as swift treatment is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be stored in other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis that can cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), severe rash accompanied by high fever, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, hepatitis, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way of storage can help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White, drop-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle