Cozaar 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 hypertension treatment, an oral dose of 50 mg of Losartan Potassium once daily is recommended, and if the treatment effect is insufficient, it may be divided into two doses or increased up to 100 mg once daily if necessary. For patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, the initial dose is 50 mg once daily, and doses may be increased based on blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older weighing 20 kg or more but less than 50 kg, a dose of 25 mg once daily is recommended, with a maximum increase to 50 mg once daily based on blood pressure response.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential should not take this medication, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, as it is particularly dangerous. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain allergic reactions, severe liver dysfunction, or a history of angioedema. Caution is needed when using this medication in elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, or patients with hyperkalemia. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is essential during treatment, and consultation with medical personnel is necessary if any unusual symptoms appear. Particularly, watch for symptoms of sudden hypotension or increased potassium levels in the blood. This medication may have an increased risk of side effects when used in conjunction with certain other medications, so patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking. The use of potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications is not recommended. Caution is especially important in patients with liver or kidney diseases, as this medication can affect these organs. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. It is safer for children or those with severely impaired kidney function not to use this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and arrhythmia may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, angioedema (swelling of the larynx or glottis causing airway obstruction, swelling of face/lips/throat/tongue), severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of the skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy

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 important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White drop-shaped film-coated tablets imprinted with 960 on one side

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 300 tablets (300 tablets/bottle)