Cozaar XQ Tablets 5/100 milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of food intake. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Typically, the 5/50 milligram dose is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after 2 weeks, the dose can be increased to 10/50 milligrams once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this drug in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, thus its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, and must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. When initially administered to patients with reduced blood volume, hypotensive symptoms may occur, and it is advisable not to administer this drug to such patients. Individuals allergic to this drug or similar medications should not take it. It should be avoided in patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, or in shock. Diabetic patients or those with severe renal impairment should avoid taking this medication with certain other drugs. Due to the blood pressure-lowering effect, dizziness may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. This medication may interact strongly when used with other antihypertensive drugs, so it should be taken carefully under medical supervision. Routine checks of blood pressure, renal function, electrolyte levels, etc., should be conducted during treatment to detect any abnormalities. This drug can cause hyperkalemia, so extreme caution is necessary when used with potassium supplements or medications high in potassium. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication, and its safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 18 years of age, thus it is not recommended. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension and heart-related issues may occur, so immediate medical attention is required for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, ulceration of the mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanying cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will ensure the medication's effectiveness is safely maintained.

Appearance

Pale pink, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle