Rosaco 50mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of food but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For adults with hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is 50 mg orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose can be divided into two doses daily or increased up to 100 mg once daily. For renal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes with hypertension, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, adjusted according to blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents over 6 years of age weighing 20 kg to less than 50 kg, the dose is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum of 50 mg. For those weighing 50 kg or more, once daily 50 mg.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not take it. Patients with severely impaired liver function, hereditary angioedema, primary hyperaldosteronism, or certain other conditions should not use this medication. Caution is required for elderly patients, those with weakened kidney function, and hyperkalemia patients, as there is a risk of too low blood pressure or deteriorating kidney function; regular check-ups are necessary. This medication lowers blood pressure, but side effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps, back pain, cough, and indigestion may occur; consult a healthcare professional if any unusual symptoms arise. There may be interactions with other medications, especially when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or lithium. This medication may pose a risk to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy, and consultation with a doctor is recommended. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication if possible. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure and bradycardia may occur; it is crucial to visit a healthcare facility for appropriate treatment immediately. During treatment with this medication, there may be sudden drops in blood pressure that could lead to fainting or dizziness; therefore, caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Keep out of reach of children, and it is important not to change or stop the dosage without a doctor's instruction.

Serious side effects

Skull formation defect, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, angioedema, laryngeal/glottic edema, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue, anaphylactic syndrome, vasculitis, liver function abnormalities, hepatitis, intestinal vascular edema, rhabdomyolysis, liver abnormalities (ALT elevation, fulminant hepatitis, acute hepatitis), syncope, loss of consciousness, acute renal failure, ventricular extrasystole, atrial fibrillation, hypoglycemia (weakness, hunger, cold sweat, trembling, decreased concentration,

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help retain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle