Losartan 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. For hypertension treatment, administer 50 mg orally once daily, and if blood pressure control is insufficient, it can be taken twice daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease treatment in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, typically 50 mg once daily is administered, depending on blood pressure, once daily

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older, if weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase to 50 mg once daily. For those weighing over 50 kg

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken by pregnant women, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function, certain genetic disorders, or specific cardiovascular diseases. Elderly patients, those with weakened kidney function, and patients at risk for hyperkalemia should use this medication with special caution and regular monitoring to ensure that blood pressure does not drop too low. During the course of this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, electrolyte levels, etc., should be monitored periodically for any abnormal signs. Caution is advised to avoid concomitant use with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium, as it may dangerously raise serum potassium levels. This medication may occasionally cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, cough, dyspepsia, etc. If severe allergic reactions or angioedema occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Babies exposed to this medication in utero may experience serious problems such as hypotension, kidney function degradation, and cranial formation issues, so if pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued immediately. It is advisable that breastfeeding women do not take this medication, and if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. This medication is not recommended for children, especially those under 6 years of age or those with severely impaired kidney function. In the case of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, so immediate treatment at a medical facility is necessary. Caution is needed when taking this medication as dizziness or drowsiness may occur, affecting tasks requiring concentration such as driving or operating machinery. This medication may have reduced efficacy if taken with grapefruit juice, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice during treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including severe swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

White, droplet-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle