Losartan Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. 1. Hypertension - The recommended starting and maintenance dose is 50 mg of losartan potassium taken orally once daily. - If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily or divided into two doses. 2. Kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes - Typically 1

Child dose

Children and adolescents aged 6 and older (1) Weighing 20 kg or more and less than 50 kg: 25 mg once daily, may increase to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. (2) Weighing 50 kg or more: once daily

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not use this medication in individuals with hypersensitivity to it, pregnant women or women of childbearing potential, patients with severe liver impairment, certain hereditary angioedema patients, or those with primary hyperaldosteronism. Additionally, patients with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, valvular heart disease, obstructive cardiomyopathy, or patients at risk of rapid blood pressure drops should use this medication cautiously. This medication is used relatively safely in hypertensive patients, but various side effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps, back pain, and respiratory infections may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a doctor. Serious side effects such as angioedema, liver function abnormalities, myalgia, hyperkalemia, hypotension, and renal failure have been rarely reported and require caution. Patients with impaired liver function may have elevated blood levels of this medication, so dosage adjustments are necessary; similarly, patients with poor kidney function should use it cautiously. This medication can increase potassium levels, so it is advisable not to take it with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. Also, be cautious that when used in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the blood pressure-lowering effect may decrease, and renal function may worsen. Patients taking this medication should have their blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels checked regularly, and if symptoms worsen, they should consult a doctor immediately. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication and should decide in consultation with a specialist if necessary. Children, especially those under 6 years of age or with severely impaired kidney function, should not use this medication. In case of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, so appropriate treatment should be sought immediately at a medical facility. Store this medication in a safe place out of the reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, angioedema (laryngeal or glottic swelling causing airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral and ocular mucosal pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), systemic lethargy, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• congestion
• upper respiratory infections
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle