Losatek Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. For the treatment of hypertension, it is recommended to start and maintain with an oral dose of 50 mg once daily as Losartan Potassium. Maximum blood pressure-lowering effects appear 3 to 6 weeks after starting treatment. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the same dose may be divided and taken twice daily, or increased to 100 mg once daily if necessary.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg, administer 25 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily if necessary. Weight of 50

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver impairment, certain hereditary diseases, or women of childbearing potential should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, or patients with hyperkalemia should use this medication cautiously, ensuring that blood pressure does not drop too low. During treatment, symptoms such as dizziness may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Although this medication lowers blood pressure, it may occasionally cause side effects such as headache, muscle pain, indigestion, and cough. It’s important to regularly monitor liver function, kidney function, and electrolyte status through blood tests. Particularly, potassium levels may increase, so it is advisable not to take potassium supplements or medications containing potassium simultaneously. When combined with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, potential interactions may occur, so consult with a physician or pharmacist. In case of overdose, hypotension, rapid heartbeat, or loss of consciousness may occur, so it is crucial to visit a medical institution immediately. It is recommended not to use this medication in children or patients with severely impaired kidney function, as safety has not been established. Store this medication out of reach of children and be cautious not to change the storage container arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the larynx or glottis that can cause airway obstruction, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied by respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), and extreme lethargy.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle