Alpiron Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dosage

Adults with hypertension: The initial and maintenance dose of losartan potassium is recommended to be 50 mg orally once a day. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the same dose can be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For elderly patients 75 years or older: 25 mg once a day is recommended. Patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance < 20 mL/min and dialysis patients, as well as patients with reduced intravascular effective blood volume

Children's dosage

Children and adolescents aged 6 years and older: For those weighing between 20 kg and under 50 kg, it is recommended to take 25 mg once a day, with a possible increase to a maximum of 50 mg once a day. For those weighing 50 kg or more, a usual dosage is

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. It should not be administered to patients with specific diseases, such as those with an allergy to this medication or with severely impaired liver function, or those with a history of angioedema. Caution must be exercised when administering this drug to elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function, and to patients with hyperkalemia, as care should be taken to avoid excessively low blood pressure. Dizziness or symptoms of hypotension may occur during treatment, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. During the course of treatment, blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels should be monitored regularly to ensure they are within normal limits. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives, potassium supplements, certain diuretics, etc., thus consultation with a physician or pharmacist is mandatory. Adverse reactions such as angioedema, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, skin rash, etc. may occur occasionally and if any unusual symptoms appear, immediate medical attention should be sought. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia may occur, and immediate emergency treatment is required. This medication is not removed by hemodialysis, so caution is necessary. This drug should not be given to children, especially those under 6 years of age, and it is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid taking it. Store this medication in a place out of the reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mouth/eye mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory disturbance with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, systemic lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant reduction in urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool and dry place between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle