Daehwarojatan Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For hypertension treatment, losartan potassium is administered orally once daily at 50 mg. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dosage may be divided into twice daily or increased up to 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, typically administer 50 mg once daily, and may be increased to 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. The initial dose is recommended at 25 mg. In the elderly

Child dose

For children and adolescents over 6 years old weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily; it can be increased up to 50 mg. For children weighing over 50 kg, administer once daily

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to this drug, pregnant women, those with severe liver dysfunction, and patients with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with high serum potassium levels, patients with impaired liver or kidney function, and those with cardiovascular diseases should use this medication with caution. This drug is generally considered safe; however, side effects such as dizziness, muscle spasms, cough, and dyspepsia may occur. Consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms appear. Patients with liver or kidney issues should have their condition monitored periodically while taking this medication, as there is a risk of blood pressure dropping too low or worsening kidney function. This medication may increase potassium levels, so it is advisable not to take it with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium, and grapefruit juice should also be avoided. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to take this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued during its use. This medication is not to be used in children under 6 years of age or in children with severely impaired kidney function. Overdosing may lead to hypotension and arrhythmias, so it is essential to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage. If an overdose occurs, seek medical attention immediately. During treatment, regular checks of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels are required, and caution is advised when driving or operating hazardous machinery due to the risk of dizziness. Store safely out of the reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/blister x 3, 300 tablets/bottle