Rosatin Tablet 50 mg (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 the treatment of hypertension, the initial and maintenance dosage is 50 mg of Losartan Potassium taken orally once daily. If the treatment effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses per day or increased up to 100 mg once daily. For the treatment of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, typically 50 mg once daily is administered.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older: For patients weighing 20 kg or more but less than 50 kg, 25 mg once daily may be administered and can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For patients weighing 50 kg and above

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication, severe liver impairment, or certain hereditary diseases should avoid its use. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and patients with hyperkalemia should use this medication with caution and regularly monitor their blood pressure and kidney function. Although this medication generally has good tolerability, side effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps, back pain, cough, and dyspepsia may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should prompt consultation with a doctor. Especially, since blood pressure may drop too low or kidney function may worsen, it's vital to inform healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms appear. This medication can interact when taken with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so it is essential to inform the doctor of any medications currently being taken. Pregnant or lactating women are advised not to take this medication, and if it is necessary to take it, they should follow the guidance of a healthcare professional. Children, especially those under 6 years of age or those with severely impaired kidney function, should not use this medication. In case of overdose, conditions like hypotension or bradycardia may occur, so the dosage must be strictly adhered to, and immediate treatment should be sought if unusual symptoms arise. Store this medication away from children and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also important to avoid extremely hot or cold places, and to store it at temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature for safety.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle