SK Cosca Plus Pro Tablets

Adult dose

The usual dosage of this medication is 50 mg of losartan potassium / 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide, taken once daily as a single tablet. Dosages exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium / 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per day are not desirable. For patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of losartan or hydrochlorothiazide, treatment should begin with 50 mg of losartan potassium / 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide taken once daily.

Child dose

There is no experience in using this medication in children and adolescents; therefore, the losartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination should not be administered to children or adolescents.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be used by individuals with certain allergic reactions, severely impaired kidney or liver function, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and individuals with specific electrolyte imbalances. Caution is advised when administering this medication to certain patients such as those with hypotension, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, diabetes, and the elderly, particularly if there is low blood pressure or electrolyte imbalance. While taking this medication, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, this medication may affect potassium levels in the blood, so it is important to avoid taking potassium supplements or medications that contain potassium concurrently. This medication can affect liver or kidney function, thus regular blood tests and kidney function tests are required, and if any unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, skin sensitivity to sunlight may increase; thus, sun exposure should be avoided, and any skin abnormalities should be reported to a doctor. It is important to maintain adequate hydration while taking this medication, and care should be taken to prevent dehydration and low blood pressure in cases of excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Pregnant or nursing women must consult a physician before taking this medication; if lactating, it is recommended to either discontinue breastfeeding or the medication. Because there is limited experience in using this medication in children and adolescents, it is not recommended for this age group. Possible adverse reactions include dizziness, cough, rash, muscle pain, low blood pressure, etc., and if symptoms are severe, immediate notification to medical personnel is essential. When storing this medication, keep it out of the reach of children and store it sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty or trouble breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, swelling/edema, palpitations, back pain, dizziness, cough, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, weakness/fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, bronchitis, pharyngitis, chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, angina, arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary AV block, loss of appetite, constipation, toothache, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, vomiting

This drug is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, to maintain the medication's efficacy, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to grayish oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle