Il Yang Bio Losartan Potassium Tablet 100 mg

Adult dose

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

Child dose

For pediatric and adolescent patients aged 6 years and older with a weight of 20 kg to less than 50 kg, a recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, which may be increased up to 50 mg once daily if necessary. For patients weighing 50 kg or more.

This medication should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, especially during the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients with an allergy to this medication or those with severe liver impairment, hereditary angioedema, or a history of angioedema should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with certain genetic metabolic disorders, such as galactose intolerance, should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver disease, cardiovascular diseases, and those with impaired kidney function should use this medication cautiously, as there is a risk of rapid drops in blood pressure. During treatment with this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be regularly monitored to ensure there are no abnormalities. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, cough, and dyspepsia, and rarely can lead to serious side effects like angioedema, liver function abnormalities, or rhabdomyolysis. If symptoms such as sudden orthostatic hypotension, loss of consciousness, or respiratory distress occur, contact a physician immediately. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, and certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so always consult a physician or pharmacist if taking other medications. Pregnant women taking this medication should have regular ultrasounds to check the fetus's condition, and breastfeeding women should ideally avoid taking this medication. It should not be administered to children under 6 years of age or to children with severely impaired kidney function. Overdose may result in hypotension and bradycardia, so seek emergency care if suspected. Caution should be exercised during driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur while taking this medication. Store out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal reactions, difficulty or labored breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, breathing problems, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory tract infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• cough
• sinus disorders
• pharyngitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and light, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle