Losatal Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally once daily at the same time, regardless of meals, at a dose of 50 mg. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, it may be divided into two doses per day or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, with an increase up to 100 mg once daily based on blood pressure. Patients at risk of excessive blood pressure lowering are recommended to start with

Child dose

For children aged 6 years and older weighing more than 20 kg and less than 50 kg, the recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum possible increase to 50 mg once daily. For children and adolescents weighing over 50 kg,

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not take this medication. Patients with a known allergy to this medication, severely impaired liver function, certain hereditary diseases, or specific heart conditions should not be administered 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 excessively low blood pressure or worsening kidney function, necessitating regular monitoring. Dizziness or a rapid drop in blood pressure may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication may increase potassium levels; therefore, it should not be taken with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium. Patients at risk for hyperkalemia should have their serum potassium levels monitored regularly. Occasionally, allergic reactions such as skin rashes, breathing difficulties, and swelling of the face or lips may occur. If such symptoms arise, the patient should inform a doctor immediately. This medication can affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking it and undergo regular kidney function tests during treatment. If taken with other blood pressure medications or specific drugs, there may be interactions, so patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist about all medications they are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised against using this medication; if unavoidable, caution should be exercised after consulting a specialist. Children, especially those under 6 years of age or those with significantly impaired kidney function, have not had their safety and efficacy confirmed with this medication, and it should not be administered. Overdose may result in symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia, necessitating immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema (swelling of the larynx/glottis that can cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/throat/tongue), fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, breathing difficulty, asthma attack, breathing issues accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound malaise, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory tract infections
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, storage temperature should be maintained between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This will help ensure the medication's effectiveness is safely preserved.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle