Losatin Tablet 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. The initial and maintenance dose for adults with hypertension is recommended to be 50 mg taken orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose can be increased to 100 mg once daily or divided into two doses daily. For treatment of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, which may be adjusted to 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 and older weighing between 20 kg and under 50 kg, a recommended dosage of 25 mg once daily is advised, and it can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily based on blood pressure response.

This medicine may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Therefore, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be stopped immediately. This medication should not be given to patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver impairment or a history of hereditary angioedema, and to patients with specific genetic lactose intolerance. Additionally, caution should be exercised when combining this medication with other drugs in patients with diabetes or moderate to severe kidney impairment. This medication should be used cautiously in certain patients, such as the elderly, those with hyperkalemia, patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, and those with heart valve disease, as there is a risk of excessively low blood pressure or worsening kidney function. Their condition should be monitored frequently. Although this medication is generally well tolerated, rare adverse reactions such as angioedema, liver function abnormalities, myalgia, and hyperkalemia may occur; so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare provider immediately. It is important to regularly check blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels during use to confirm normality. This medication may dangerously increase blood potassium levels if taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, so caution should be taken to avoid such combinations. When used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the blood pressure-lowering effect may be reduced or kidney function may deteriorate, so careful monitoring is necessary. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women to refrain from taking this medication, and if breastfeeding, to consider stopping breastfeeding or alternative treatments. This medication has not been established as safe and effective in children, particularly those under 6 years old or with significantly reduced kidney function. During treatment, caution should be exercised with tasks that require alertness, such as operating machinery or driving, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so it's important to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and to seek medical attention immediately if unusual symptoms arise. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis causing airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/throat/tongue), chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulty accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

White, drop-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle