Losartan 50 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals but is recommended to be taken at the same time each day. For the treatment of hypertension, it is recommended to take Losartan Potassium 50 mg orally once daily for the initial and maintenance doses. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dosage may be divided into two doses per day or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For the treatment of kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients with hypertension, usually 50 mg once daily is recommended.

Child dose

For children aged 6 years and older and adolescents weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, a recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase to 50 mg once daily. For those weighing 50 kg and above...

This medication should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as it can cause serious harm especially to the fetus. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug, severe liver impairment, or a history of hereditary angioedema should avoid taking it. Particular caution is required when this medication is administered to elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, or patients at risk of hyperkalemia. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, it may cause low blood pressure symptoms or kidney failure, so regular monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function is necessary. Care should be taken not to take potassium supplements or medications containing potassium simultaneously, as this medication may increase potassium levels. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Occasionally, side effects such as cough, headache, muscle pain, digestive discomfort may occur, and if a severe allergic reaction occurs, immediate consultation with medical personnel is advised. If pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a physician. It is also advisable to avoid taking it while breastfeeding. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives or certain medications, so it is important to inform your physician of all medications being taken. Overdose may cause low blood pressure and heart-related symptoms, so prescribed dosages and routes should be strictly followed. Keep this medication out of reach of children and ensure it is not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, vascular edema, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden...

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1-30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle