Cozartan Plus Pro Tablet

Adult dose

The usual dosage of this medication is one tablet of losartan potassium 50 mg / hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily. Doses exceeding losartan potassium 100 mg / hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day are not advisable. - When blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of losartan or hydrochlorothiazide, treatment should begin with losartan potassium 50 mg / hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily.

Child dose

There is insufficient experience with use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age), therefore the combination of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide should not be administered to pediatric and adolescent patients.

This medication may pose serious risks to the fetus and newborn, especially during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Using this medication during pregnancy may inhibit fetal lung development or cause skeletal deformities, and may result in serious side effects such as hypotension and kidney failure in the newborn. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases, such as those with anuria, liver or renal impairment, hyperuricemia, or pregnant women. Additionally, patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or an allergy to sulfonamide drugs should also avoid its use. Patients with very low blood pressure, impaired kidney function, liver disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc., require special caution when using this medication. As this drug can affect serum electrolyte levels, regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor electrolyte status, and hypokalemia or hyperkalemia may occur. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, skin sensitivity to sunlight may increase, so exposure to sunlight should be limited and skin protection should be taken seriously. While taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, cough, rash, and abdominal pain may occur; if these symptoms persist, consultation with a physician is advised. Particularly in the elderly and patients with decreased renal function, adverse reactions may occur more frequently, thus caution is required. This drug may have interactions with other medications, so consult healthcare professionals if taking potassium supplements or potassium-containing drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. Be cautious of potential dizziness or drowsiness while driving or operating machinery. There is limited experience with the use of this medication in children, and it should not be administered to pediatric and adolescent patients.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanied respiratory issues, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• swelling
• palpitations
• low back pain
• dizziness
• cough
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory infection
• weakness/fatigue
• diarrhea

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter, and it should be kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage conditions will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the drug.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle