Cozaltan Plus Tablets

Adult dose

The standard dosage for this medication is 50 mg of losartan potassium/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide taken once daily as one tablet. Doses exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium/25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily are not recommended. In cases where blood pressure is not controlled with either losartan or hydrochlorothiazide monotherapy, the treatment with 50 mg of losartan potassium/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily should be initiated.

Child dose

Due to a lack of experience in children and adolescents (under 18 years old), the combination of losartan-hydrochlorothiazide should not be administered to children and adolescents.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who have hypersensitivity to this medication or have certain kidney dysfunction, liver dysfunction, or electrolyte imbalance should not take this medication. Patients with hypotension or those with kidney or liver function issues, elderly patients, and those with a history of diabetes or gout should use this medication cautiously. This medication can lower blood pressure, and dizziness or drowsiness may occur during treatment, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication can affect potassium levels in the blood, so potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and regular blood tests to monitor electrolyte status are necessary. The hydrochlorothiazide component can make the skin sensitive to ultraviolet rays, so avoid sun exposure, and inform a doctor immediately if there are any skin abnormalities. While taking this medication, there may be interactions with other blood pressure medications or specific drugs, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals of all medications being taken and to have regular check-ups. If an overdose occurs, symptoms such as hypotension, rapid heartbeat, and dehydration may appear, so contact a medical institution immediately. Lastly, keep this medication out of reach of children and store it securely in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in gums/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• swelling
• palpitations
• back pain
• dizziness
• cough
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory infection
• weakness/fatigue
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle