Losartan Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose of losartan potassium is 50 mg orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose may be split into two doses per day or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For patients with hypertension and kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, with possible increases up to 100 mg depending on blood pressure levels. An initial dose of 25 mg is recommended due to

Child dose

For children aged 6 years and over, weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily, with the dosage potentially increased to a maximum of 50 mg. For those weighing 50 kg or more, typically 50 mg is administered once daily.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This drug should not be used by patients with allergic reactions, those who are pregnant, or patients with severely impaired liver function or certain hereditary diseases. Elderly patients, those with reduced kidney function, or patients at risk of rapid blood pressure drops should use this medication with special caution and have their blood pressure and kidney function monitored frequently. During treatment with this drug, dizziness or fatigue may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Since there is a risk of increased potassium levels, it should not be taken with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium, and it is important to regularly monitor serum potassium levels. This drug can affect liver and kidney function, so patients with liver or kidney disease may need dosage adjustments, and they should consult medical personnel immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. There may be interactions when taken with other antihypertensive medications, certain analgesics, anticoagulants, etc., so it is essential to inform medical personnel about all other medications being taken. Overdosing this medication can lead to excessively low blood pressure and abnormalities in heart rhythm, so prescribed dosages and methods must be strictly followed. This drug has not been confirmed for safety and efficacy in children, especially those under six years of age or those with severely impaired kidney function. If any unusual symptoms or allergic reactions occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and visit a medical facility. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema, anaphylactic-like syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, dyspnea, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of skin or eyes, systemic malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paresthesia, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to prolong its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle