Newcosar Plus Tablet

Adult dose

Start with 1 tablet of Losartan Potassium 50 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not controlled after 3 weeks of use, the dose may be increased up to 1 tablet of Losartan Potassium 100 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily. Patients with a creatinine clearance of 30 mL/min or greater can be given the standard dose. Use in patients with liver dysfunction is not recommended.

Child dose

There is no experience with use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age), so it is not administered.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be used by certain patients, such as those who are allergic to it or its components, have very poor kidney function, or have severe liver dysfunction. Patients with specific health conditions such as hypotension, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, or electrolyte imbalances should use this medication cautiously and have regular check-ups as directed by a physician. During the use of this medication, there is a risk of low blood pressure, so if symptoms like dizziness or drowsiness occur, caution is needed, especially when driving or operating machinery. When taken with medications that may affect potassium levels, there is a risk of hyperkalemia; therefore, potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium should not be taken without consulting a physician. This medication can make the skin sensitive to sunlight, so exposure to sunlight should be limited, and if any skin abnormalities occur, a physician should be consulted immediately. Regular tests of blood, liver, kidney function, and electrolyte levels are necessary to detect and manage any abnormal signs early. There is a lack of experience with use in children or adolescents, so it should not be administered to them. Caution is also needed in the elderly due to a higher frequency of adverse reactions. Possible side effects during use include dizziness, cough, rash, myalgia, gastrointestinal disturbances, etc.; if symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a physician. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a physician before deciding to take this medication, and those who are breastfeeding should also consult a specialist since this medication may be passed into breast milk. In case of overdose, there may be symptoms of hypotension or arrhythmias, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication must be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container; transferring it to another container may pose a risk of decreased quality or misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, sweating, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory irregularities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), feeling very lethargic, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication in a cool room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle