Rogitens 100mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is 50 mg orally once daily at the same time, regardless of meals. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be administered twice daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, which can be increased to 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. A starting dose of 25 mg is also recommended.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 6 years and older, weighing 20 kg to less than 50 kg, a dose of 25 mg once daily is administered, which can be increased up to 50 mg once daily maximum. For patients weighing 50 kg

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so pregnant women or women of childbearing potential should not take it. Patients with an allergy to this medication, severely impaired liver function, certain genetic disorders, or a history of angioedema should not use this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mildly impaired liver function, patients with heart valve disease or reduced intravascular blood volume must use this medication with caution, and blood pressure or kidney function should be monitored periodically. This medication can cause various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, cough, dyspepsia, etc., so if any unusual symptoms occur, the patient should consult a physician. Serious side effects such as liver dysfunction, severe hypotension, and renal failure can rarely occur; if symptoms arise, medical attention should be sought immediately. Interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., so it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to take this medication; particularly, if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking it immediately and consult a physician. Children under 6 years of age or those with severely impaired kidney function should not take this medication. In case of overdose, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so it is necessary to visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment. During the course of this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly, especially in elderly patients and those with renal impairment, who should exercise extra caution. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during treatment, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis that may cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), systemic effects

Mild side effects

Muscle cramps, back pain, leg pain, dizziness, nasal congestion, upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, cough, sinus disorder, pharyngitis, myalgia, insomnia, headache, weakness/fatigue, swelling/edema, abdominal pain, chest pain, rash on lips and face, peeling of palm skin, hemolysis, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic effects, fainting, angina, second-degree AV block, cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, arrhythmias accompanied by atrial fibrillation,

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White, drop-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle