Prozat Tablet 100 Milligrams (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. For adults with hypertension, an initial and maintenance dose of 50 mg orally once daily as losartan potassium is recommended. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose can be divided and taken twice daily, or the dose can be increased up to 100 mg once daily. For patients with kidney disease associated with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is once daily.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older, weighing 20 kg to 50 kg, a dose of 25 mg once daily is recommended, which can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For children weighing over 50 kg

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who are allergic to this medication, have severely impaired liver function, are pregnant, or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with certain genetic lactose intolerance or a history of angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and patients with hyperkalemia should use this medication with caution, as there is a risk of blood pressure dropping too low. This medication may cause various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, cough, and indigestion; if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Especially, serious allergic reactions such as angioedema may rarely occur, so if there is swelling of the face or lips or difficulty breathing, immediate treatment should be sought. It is important to regularly check liver and kidney function while taking this medication to ensure there are no abnormalities. If taken with other blood pressure medications or potassium supplements, the severity of side effects can increase, so it must be reported to the doctor. Grapefruit juice can reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so it is best to avoid it while taking this medication. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and breastfeeding should be discontinued while taking this medication. It has not been confirmed to be safe for children, especially those under 6 or with very weak kidney function, so it should not be administered to them. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, blood pressure can drop too low and heart rhythm may become irregular, so immediate medical assistance should be sought. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis that can cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), hives, difficulty breathing, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output, generalized severe swelling, decreased blood pressure

Mild side effects

Muscle cramps, back pain, leg pain, dizziness, congestion, upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, cough, sinus disorder, pharyngitis, muscle pain, insomnia, headache, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, chest pain, angioedema (swelling of lips and eyelids, facial rash), peeling of palms, hemolysis, face swelling, fever, orthostatic effects, syncope, angina, second-degree atrioventricular block, cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation,

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

White, drop-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle