Dalim Losartan Potassium Tablet 100 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For the treatment of hypertension, a daily oral administration of 50 mg as losartan potassium is recommended. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect appears after 3 to 6 weeks of starting treatment. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it can be administered in divided doses twice daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For elderly patients over 75 years of age, caution regarding dosing is necessary.

Children's dosage

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older with a weight of 20 kg to less than 50 kg, a single daily dose of 25 mg is recommended, with a maximum increase to 50 mg. For patients weighing 50 kg or more, usually 50 mg of this medication is recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Using this medication during pregnancy may increase the risk of reduced lung development, skeletal malformations in the fetus, and hypotension or renal failure in the newborn. This drug should not be given to certain patients, including those allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant women or women of childbearing potential, patients with severe liver disease, and those with hereditary angioedema. Additionally, patients with diabetes or moderate to severe renal impairment should avoid co-administration of this medication with certain other drugs. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, those with impaired liver function, and patients with valvular heart disease should use this medication cautiously, ensuring that blood pressure does not drop too low. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle cramps, back pain, dizziness, upper respiratory infection, and nasal congestion; serious adverse reactions such as angioedema or liver function abnormalities and renal failure have also been reported. Particularly, potassium levels may increase, so care should be taken not to take it with potassium supplements or potassium-containing medicines. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so patients with liver or kidney diseases may need to adjust dosage or discontinue use as directed by their physician. Regular checking of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels during use is important and immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary if symptoms worsen or abnormal reactions occur. Furthermore, this medication may cause dizziness or fainting due to excessive blood pressure reduction, so caution should be exercised during hazardous activities such as high-altitude work or driving. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a physician before taking this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to avoid taking this medication. In case of overdose, hypotension and changes in heart rate may occur, so it is important to avoid exceeding the prescribed dose and to visit the hospital immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers as this may compromise product quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis that may cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), and extreme fatigue.

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• limb pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to keep the medication in a dry place between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

White droplet-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle