Dalim Losartan Potassium Tablet 50 mg

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hypertension, adults should take 50 mg of losartan potassium orally once daily. If the treatment effect is insufficient, the dose may be split into two doses per day or increased up to 100 mg once daily. For elderly patients over 75 years, a dose of 25 mg once daily is recommended, and for patients with renal impairment, 25 mg once daily is recommended under certain conditions. For the treatment of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes,

Children's dosage

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older, the recommended dose is 25 mg or 50 mg once daily, depending on body weight. Those weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg should start with 25 mg once daily, with a maximum of 1

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, severe liver dysfunction, certain genetic disorders, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Elderly patients and those with weakened kidney function or hyperkalemia should use this medication cautiously and be careful to avoid excessively low blood pressure. As this medication lowers blood pressure, it can cause side effects such as dizziness and fatigue, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Various adverse reactions, such as angioedema, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, dry cough, skin rashes, etc., may occur; if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. When taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, blood potassium levels can dangerously increase; therefore, avoid concomitant use of these medications and do not take potassium supplements without consulting a doctor. Caution is needed when taking this medication with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as the antihypertensive effect may diminish and kidney function may worsen. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes is required during treatment, particularly for patients with impaired kidney function or the elderly who need more careful management. It is advisable not to take this medication within 24 hours before surgery, and in case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and cardiac rhythm disturbances may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication is not to be given to children, especially those under 6 years old or those with severe kidney impairment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should preferably not use this medication; if it is absolutely necessary to take, consultation with a doctor is required, and breastfeeding should be discontinued. When taking this medication, it should be kept out of the reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, breathlessness, angioedema (edema of the larynx/glottis/can cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• indigestion

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Furthermore, it is recommended to store it in a cool and dry place between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle