Rosatin Plus F Tablets

Adult dose

The usual dosage for adults is 1 tablet of Losartan Potassium 50 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once a day. Dosages exceeding Losartan Potassium 100 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily are not recommended. Patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with Losartan or Hydrochlorothiazide monotherapy should start with the Losartan Potassium 50 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once a day regimen.

Child dose

Due to lack of experience in pediatric and adolescent patients (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 during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who are allergic to the ingredients of this drug, or have certain kidney and liver diseases, or electrolyte imbalances should not take it. Patients with severely low blood pressure or severely impaired kidney function, as well as those with certain genetic lactose intolerance should not use this medication. While this drug is effective in controlling blood pressure, caution is needed as various side effects such as hypotension, dizziness, electrolyte abnormalities, and skin rashes may occur. Particularly, there may be an increased risk of skin cancer, so avoid sun exposure and consult a physician immediately if any skin changes occur. Regular blood tests should be performed to check electrolyte levels, and care should be taken to ensure potassium levels do not become too high or too low. Since there are many interactions with other medications, patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking other drugs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a specialist, as taking this medication may pose risks to the fetus or newborn, and it is advisable to avoid taking it while breastfeeding. The safety for children and adolescents has not been established, so this medication should not be used in these populations. Elderly patients may be at a higher risk of side effects, so extra caution should be taken when they are prescribed this medication. Caution is also needed when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, hypotension or heart rhythm disturbances may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of lips and eyelids and facial rash), severe allergic reactions, angioedema (laryngeal/glottic swelling causing airway obstruction, swelling of face/lips/pharynx/tongue), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), dyspnea, severe skin reactions (mucocutaneous eruptions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), skin exfoliation, hemolysis, brain

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, swelling, palpitations, back pain, dizziness, cough, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection, weakness/fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, bronchitis, pharyngitis, chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, fainting, angina pectoris, arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary atrioventricular block, loss of appetite, constipation, dental pain, dry mouth, indigestion, flatulence, gastritis, vomiting, malaise,

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the drug can be well maintained.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle