Ocostan Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication is recommended to be taken at the same time every day, regardless of meals. 1. Hypertension - Initial and maintenance dose of 50 mg orally once daily as losartan potassium is recommended. - If the treatment effect is insufficient, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily or divided into two doses. 2. Kidney disease in type 2 diabetic patients with hypertension - Generally, 50 mg once daily is administered. Blood pressure can be adjusted depending on the patient's response.

Child dose

Children and adolescents over 6 years - Weight 20 kg or more, less than 50 kg: 25 mg once daily, may increase to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. - Weight over 50 kg: 1 day 1 time

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, so usage should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication, severely impaired liver function, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or patients with hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Care must be taken when administering this medication to the elderly, those with reduced kidney function, and those with hyperkalemia, as there is a risk of blood pressure dropping too low; therefore, monitoring of their condition should be frequent. This medication can cause various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, cough, dyspepsia, and, rarely, serious adverse reactions such as angioedema, hepatitis, and kidney failure. If symptoms such as a sudden drop in blood pressure or altered consciousness occur, usage should be stopped immediately and healthcare professionals consulted. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function may require dosage adjustments and should regularly test potassium levels in the blood to reduce the risk of hyperkalemia. This medication can interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., so if other medications are being taken, healthcare professionals must be informed. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication, and if breastfeeding is unavoidable, they must discontinue it. This medication should not be administered to children, especially those under 6 years old or those with severely impaired kidney function. While taking this medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte status is necessary, and caution should be exercised for dizziness during driving or operating machinery. In the case of overdose, hypotension and bradycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema (laryngeal/pharyngeal swelling that can cause airway blockage, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, the medication should be placed in a dry area between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle