Cosca Tablet 50 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 adult hypertension, the recommended initial and maintenance dose is 50 mg of losartan potassium, administered orally once daily. The maximum antihypertensive effect appears 3 to 6 weeks after treatment initiation. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the same dose can be divided into two doses daily, or, if necessary, increased to 100 mg once daily.

Child dose

Children and adolescents over 6 years of age. (1) For patients weighing 20 kg to less than 50 kg who can swallow tablets, the recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase to 50 mg once daily.

This drug may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It is safest for women who may become pregnant to avoid using this drug. Patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver dysfunction, or specific genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take it. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, very low blood pressure, or heart valve issues should take this medication under careful medical supervision. This drug may cause hyperkalemia, so patients with high potassium levels or those taking potassium supplements should be particularly cautious. If blood pressure drops too low, symptoms such as dizziness or fainting may occur, and any symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Rarely, serious side effects such as angioedema, hepatitis, renal failure, and skin rashes may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a specialist immediately. When taking this medication alongside other antihypertensives, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), interactions may occur, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood tests, and kidney function tests is necessary during treatment, especially for women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, who should consult their doctor before use. It is not recommended for children under 6 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and in its original container without transferring to another.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema (laryngeal/pharyngeal swelling that may cause airway obstruction), high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, dyspnea, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden onset

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• limb pain
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be kept in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the safety and efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle