Losarplus F Tablet

Adult dosage

The usual dose of this medication is 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide administered once daily. Doses exceeding 100 mg of losartan potassium and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide per day are not advisable. Patients whose blood pressure is not controlled by monotherapy with losartan or hydrochlorothiazide will begin treatment with 50 mg of losartan potassium and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide administered once daily.

Children's dosage

There is no experience in using this drug in children and adolescents (under 18 years old), therefore combination therapy with losartan and hydrochlorothiazide should not be administered.

This medication can severely harm the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to this drug, certain renal and liver diseases, or lactose intolerance. Patients with hypotension, reduced kidney function, liver disease, or electrolyte imbalance should use this medication carefully, with particular caution for the elderly or patients with diabetes or gout. During treatment, blood pressure may drop too low, so if symptoms such as dizziness or fainting occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. This medication can affect potassium levels in the blood, so it should be taken with caution not to combine it with potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes. Furthermore, this medication may increase the risk of skin cancer, so it is advisable to avoid sun exposure and regularly check skin conditions. Regular blood tests should be performed to monitor kidney function and electrolyte status during treatment, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• swelling
• palpitations
• back pain
• dizziness
• cough
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory infection
• weakness/fatigue
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a special container to protect it from light and air, preferably at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle