Rokatang 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This drug can be taken irrespective of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For hypertension treatment, initial and maintenance doses of Losartan Potassium of 50 mg orally once daily is recommended. The maximum blood pressure lowering effect appears 3-6 weeks after starting treatment. If the treatment effect is insufficient, it can be taken in two divided doses, or the dose can be increased up to a maximum of 100 mg once daily.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older: (1) Patients weighing 20 kg to less than 50 kg who can swallow tablets: 25 mg once daily, can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use it. Patients with severely impaired liver function or genetic lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Caution is required when using this drug in certain populations, such as the elderly, patients with impaired kidney function, and those with hyperkalemia, as there is a risk of excessively low blood pressure. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, and indigestion may occur while taking this medication, and in rare cases, angioedema or severe liver dysfunction may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is needed. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, especially with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This drug may affect kidney function, so patients with renal disease need regular blood tests and kidney function monitoring. During treatment, blood pressure changes should be monitored regularly, and if symptoms of hypotension appear, healthcare professionals should be notified immediately. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and it is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid taking it. Children, especially those under 6 years of age, or children with severely impaired kidney function should not take this medication. In case of overdose, hypotension and arrhythmias may occur, so it is crucial to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and visit a medical institution in case of overdose. This medication must be stored in a secure place out of reach of children and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (potential laryngeal/glycemic swelling could cause airway obstruction, swelling of face/lips/pharynx/tongue), urticaria, difficulty breathing, generalized flushing, swelling, liver function abnormalities, hepatitis, acute hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, renal failure, oliguria (anuria), hypotension, severe allergic reactions, ventricular ectopy, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, syncope associated with hypotension, loss of consciousness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blistering, skin peeling, oral.

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White, droplet-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle