Lozakom Tablets

Adult dosage

Adults should take Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg as a standard dose, once daily. A dose exceeding Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day is not desirable. If blood pressure control is needed, the following adjustments and titrations are possible. 1) Start with Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, and;

Children's dosage

There is no experience of use in children and adolescents (under 18 years), so the combination of Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide should not be administered.

This medication can cause serious 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. Patients with an allergy to this medication or its components, those with very poor kidney function, pregnant women, and patients with certain electrolyte imbalances should not take this medication. Patients with very low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, or a history of diabetes or gout should take this medication with caution and consult a physician if necessary. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and low blood pressure may occur, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Regular blood tests should be done during treatment to monitor electrolyte status and kidney function, and care should be taken to ensure potassium levels do not become too high or too low. There may be interactions with other medications, so if this medication is taken with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, certain analgesics, or antidiabetic medications, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication can react sensitively to sunlight, increasing the risk of skin cancer, so UV protection and skin monitoring are necessary during treatment. Breastfeeding women should discontinue breastfeeding or consult a physician when taking this medication because it may affect the baby. It is a principle not to administer this medication to children and adolescents, as safety has not been established. In the case of overdose, hypotension and cardiac rhythm abnormalities may occur, so the dosage should be strictly followed, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with medical personnel is required. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and store it sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress combined with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusional state, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light, at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle