Cozartan-X Tablet 5/50 mg (Amlodipine, Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Typically, this medication 5/50 mg is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after 2 weeks of administration, the dose may be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age, so the use of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. There may also be risks to the fetus in early pregnancy, so women who may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication. Patients with low blood volume or those taking diuretics should manage their condition well prior to taking this medication, as there may be a risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure. Patients with allergies to any of its components or severe liver or heart disease should avoid taking this medication. Elderly patients or those with renal impairment may require dosage adjustments and should take it cautiously after consulting a healthcare professional. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during usage, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. For patients taking other antihypertensive medications or potassium-sparing diuretics, the blood pressure-lowering effect may become excessive, so it is important to inform the healthcare professional about current medications. This medication should not be administered during breastfeeding, and its safety has not been established in children, so its use is not recommended. Taking an overdose may lead to severe hypotension and heart problems, so it is essential to adhere strictly to the dosage, and if unusual symptoms occur, a healthcare facility should be visited immediately. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Rash, angioedema (swelling of the lips and eyelids and facial rash), angioedema (swelling of the larynx/larynx that can cause airway obstruction, and swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), anaphylactic reaction, severe allergic reaction, vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura), acute hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, stroke, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), myocardial infarction, obstructive shock,

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness, discomfort in the chest, chest pain, early satiety, peripheral edema, pitting edema, discomfort in the abdomen, dyspepsia, nausea, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, itching, rash, palpitations, flushing, orthostatic hypotension, facial flushing, dyspnea, cough, conjunctival injection, urinary frequency, drowsiness, stroke, blood pressure reduction, sinoatrial block or atrioventricular block, abdominal discomfort, epigastric pain, diarrhea, loose stools, constipation, skin erythema, petechiae

This medication should be stored in a well-closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle. 300 tablets/bottle