Cozaar-Hyupurus Tablet

Adult dose

The adult maintenance dose is 50 mg of losartan potassium/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide, taken once daily as one tablet. Dosages exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium/25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide is not desirable. For patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of losartan or hydrochlorothiazide, treatment should start with 50 mg of losartan potassium/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide, taken once daily as one tablet, and after 3 weeks...

Child dose

There is no experience in using this medication in children and adolescents (under 18 years), so it should not be administered to them.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions, such as anuria, severe liver impairment, severe kidney impairment, and hypersensitivity to certain drugs. Patients with conditions like hypotension, reduced kidney function, liver impairment, electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricemia, diabetes, and elderly patients should use this medication with caution, and regular check-ups are required. During use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, skin rash, edema, cough, and indigestion may occur, so consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms appear. This medication may interact with other drugs, so especially if taking potassium supplements, diuretics, antihypertensive agents, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with a healthcare professional before taking this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is recommended to either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication. There is insufficient experience in using this medication in children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to administer it to them. During treatment, periodic monitoring of blood pressure, blood tests, and kidney function tests is necessary, and patients should carefully observe for any adverse reactions or symptoms of electrolyte imbalance. In case of overdose, hypotension, increased heart rate, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage and contact a healthcare facility immediately in case of overdose. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it sealed in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of lips and eyelids along with facial rash), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, angioedema (laryngeal/pharyngeal swelling which may cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe abdominal pain

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, swelling/enlargement, palpitations, back pain, dizziness, cough, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection, weakness/fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, bronchitis, pharyngitis, chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, angina, arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary atrioventricular block, loss of appetite, constipation, dental pain, dry mouth, indigestion, flatulence, gastritis, vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is protected from light. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, its effectiveness can be safely maintained.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle