Salotan Tablets 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For treating hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is 50 mg orally once daily as Losartan Potassium. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it may be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes with hypertension, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, and the blood...

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily, and can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. Weight 50 kg...

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not use if allergic to this medication or if you have severe liver impairment or certain hereditary angioedema conditions. Elderly patients, those with compromised kidney function, or patients with heart disease should exercise particular caution when using this medication and must frequently monitor blood pressure and electrolyte levels. This medication lowers blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness or fainting due to sudden drops in blood pressure, so caution is necessary during the initial dosage or when increasing the dose. Additionally, this medication may elevate blood potassium levels, so it should not be taken with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium. Patients at risk for hyperkalemia should have regular blood tests. While taking this medication, liver or kidney function abnormalities may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery due to potential dizziness while taking this medication. There may be interactions when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so inform your doctor of all medications you are taking. In case of overdose, hypotension and cardiac abnormalities may occur; adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek immediate treatment if unusual symptoms appear. It is advisable not to use this medication in children or pediatric patients with low glomerular filtration rates, as there is insufficient safety data. Store this medication out of reach of children and be careful not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling of the face
• lips
• throat
• and tongue (angioedema)
• difficulty breathing
• systemic flushing
• edema
• angioedema
• liver dysfunction

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures that the efficacy and safety of the drug are preserved over time.

Appearance

White, droplet-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle