Il Yang Losartan Plus Tablet

Adult dose

Start with 1 tablet daily containing 50 mg of Losartan Potassium and 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide. If blood pressure is not controlled after 3 weeks, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 1 tablet daily containing 100 mg of Losartan Potassium and 25 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide. For patients with kidney impairment, administer the usual dose if the creatinine clearance is 30 mL/min or more. Administration is not recommended for patients with more severe renal or hepatic impairment.

Child dose

There is no experience using this medication in children and adolescents (under 18 years); thus, it should not be administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, so discontinue immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who are allergic to this medication or have severely impaired kidney function, as well as those with certain electrolyte imbalances, should not take it. Patients with low blood pressure, kidney disorders, or liver disorders should use this medication cautiously, especially elderly patients or those with diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is necessary while taking this medication to ensure there are no abnormalities. This medication can affect blood potassium levels, so avoid taking it with potassium supplements or drugs containing potassium. Hydrochlorothiazide can cause side effects like electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia, and hyponatremia, so consult a doctor immediately if symptoms occur. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. Hydrochlorothiazide can increase sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of skin cancer, so sun exposure should be limited and protective measures taken. In case of overdose, symptoms like low blood pressure or arrhythmias may occur, so adhere to the prescribed dosage and visit a medical facility immediately if unusual symptoms arise. This medication is not recommended for children and adolescents, and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking it. Regular blood tests and health status check-ups as advised by a doctor are necessary before and after taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the lips and eyelids and facial rash), angioedema (laryngeal edema causing airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), kidney failure, acute kidney failure, jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe rash with fever, blisters

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a container that blocks light and air, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way of storage helps maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White to grayish-white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle