Cozaar XQ Tablet 5/50 Milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). Typically, this drug at 5/50 milligrams is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not adequately controlled after two weeks of administration, the dosage can be increased to 10/50 milligrams once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under the age of 18 have not been established; therefore, its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause severe damage to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. There may be symptoms of hypotension when this medication is first administered, so patients with reduced blood volume or those on diuretics need to evaluate their condition carefully before taking this medication. Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this drug, severe liver disease, severe aortic stenosis, shock, diabetes, or severe renal impairment should not take this medication. Patients with reduced blood volume or those on strict sodium restrictions, moderate to severe renal impairment, hyperkalemia, and those on specific blood pressure medications should be careful. Possible side effects include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, edema, itching, palpitations, orthostatic hypotension, and dyspnea, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult with medical personnel. Caution should be exercised when administering to elderly patients or children as safety and efficacy have not been adequately established. When used in conjunction with other blood pressure medications or certain drugs, the efficacy may be enhanced or the risk of side effects may increase, so any currently taken medications should be disclosed. This medication can abruptly lower blood pressure, so caution is necessary during dangerous machinery operation, such as working at heights or driving. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and it should be avoided during breastfeeding. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, tachycardia, and shock may occur, so the dosage must be strictly adhered to. If an overdose is suspected, contact a medical institution immediately. Store this medication out of reach of children, and it is better not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, breathing abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness
• chest discomfort
• chest pain
• early satiety
• peripheral edema
• pit edema
• abdominal discomfort

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle