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Bea Rotan Plus F Tablets

Bea Rotan Plus F Tablets

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Losartan Potassium›100mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›25mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대웅바이오(주)
Appearance
Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201603093 · Approved 2016.05.31 · Insurance code 694001190

Summary

Main use
Improvement in blood pressure control when monotherapy for hypertension is insufficient
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily as one tablet. A daily dose exceeding Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg is not advisable. Begin with Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily; if blood pressure is not controlled after 3 weeks of treatment, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg.
Child dose
There is no experience of use in children and adolescents, thus it should not be administered.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대웅바이오(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement in blood pressure control when monotherapy for hypertension is insufficient

  • Hypertension
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This drug is used for patients with hypertension whose blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled by monotherapy.

How to take

Adult dose

Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily as one tablet. A daily dose exceeding Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg is not advisable. Begin with Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily; if blood pressure is not controlled after 3 weeks of treatment, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg.

Child dose

There is no experience of use in children and adolescents, thus it should not be administered.

Precautions

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. This drug should not be administered to patients with certain diseases or conditions. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug or its components, those with severely impaired kidney function, severe liver impairment, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this drug. Additionally, patients with a history of hypotension, kidney problems, liver impairment, electrolyte imbalances in the blood, diabetes, or gout should be cautious when taking this drug and should consult with a physician. During treatment, regular check-ups for blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be conducted to ensure there are no abnormalities. Rarely, side effects such as skin rash, headache, dizziness, cough, indigestion, myalgia, and hypotension may occur; if symptoms are severe or persistent, medical advice should be sought. Furthermore, this drug may increase sensitivity to sunlight or ultraviolet rays, so it is advisable to take precautions against UV exposure during treatment. During treatment, avoid the indiscriminate use of potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium, and inform your healthcare professional about all medications you are taking due to potential drug interactions. Pregnant or nursing women should consult with their physician before taking this medication, and caution should be taken because this drug may pass into breast milk. There is insufficient experience with this drug's use in children and adolescents, so it is generally not recommended. Elderly patients may have a higher risk of side effects when taking this medication and should be monitored carefully.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme general malaise, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, numbness, urination

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, edema/swelling, 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, arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary atrioventricular block, anorexia, constipation, toothache, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, vomiting, malaise,

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container. Additionally, it should be kept away from excessively hot or cold places, and it is best stored at a normal room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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