Lozatol Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For adults with hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is 50 mg orally once daily as losartan potassium, and if the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it may be administered twice daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. In adults with kidney disease due to hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the typical dose is 50 mg once daily, with the possibility of increasing to a maximum of 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. The initial dose may be 25 mg.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 and over with a weight of 20 kg or more and less than 50 kg, administer 25 mg once a day, and may increase to a maximum of 50 mg once a day. For those weighing 50 kg

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. It should also not be used in patients with a history of allergic reactions to this drug, severe liver disorders, hereditary angioedema, primary hyperaldosteronism, and certain other diseases. Elderly individuals, patients with impaired kidney function, those with hyperkalemia, or patients at risk of sudden drops in blood pressure should use this medication cautiously and should regularly monitor blood pressure and undergo blood tests as directed by a physician. As this drug lowers blood pressure, symptoms of hypotension (such as dizziness and loss of consciousness) may occur, and if such symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a physician is required. During treatment, potassium supplements or potassium-containing foods should not be taken without consulting a physician, and all medications currently being taken should be communicated to healthcare providers due to possible interactions. This medication can affect liver and kidney function, so patients with liver or kidney diseases should be regularly tested and should inform healthcare providers immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Use is not recommended for children, particularly those under 6 years old or those with severely impaired kidney function. Caution should be exercised during activities that require attention, such as driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, it may cause excessively low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, so immediate emergency treatment should be sought if suspected. 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), angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis which can cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, breathlessness, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory tract infections
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle