Losartan Potassium Tablet 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

For hypertension treatment, adults are recommended to take 50 mg of Losartan Potassium orally once a day. If the treatment effect is insufficient, it may be split into two doses daily, or increased up to 100 mg once daily. For the treatment of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, typically 50 mg is taken once daily, with the possibility of increasing to 100 mg based on blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older, Patients weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg should take 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase to 50 mg. Patients weighing 50 kg or more are recommended

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver impairment, or hereditary angioedema, as well as in pregnant women or women of childbearing potential. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver impairment, heart valve disease, and patients with reduced blood volume should use this medication with caution. This medication can cause various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, and upper respiratory infections; in severe cases, there may be risks of angioedema or renal failure, and hypotension, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. In patients with diminished liver function, the drug concentration may increase, thus dosage adjustment or careful monitoring is necessary, and caution is also required in patients with impaired kidney function. This medication can increase potassium levels, so it is best not to take it with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium, and regular blood tests are necessary due to the risk of hyperkalemia. Blood pressure should be frequently monitored in the early stages of taking this medication to avoid excessive hypotension or symptoms of shock, and any symptoms should be reported immediately. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so be sure to inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medications. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication; if unavoidable, consult a specialist and discontinue breastfeeding. It is not recommended for children under the age of 6 or for children with severely impaired kidney function, as safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so it is essential to adhere to the recommended dosage, and seek medical attention immediately in the event of an overdose. During treatment with this medication, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema (laryngeal/pharyngeal swelling that can cause airway obstruction), severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is essential to maintain room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, droplet-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle