Losardin Tablet 50 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken without regard to meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For hypertension, the initial and maintenance dosage is recommended to be 50 mg orally once daily as Losartan Potassium. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose may be divided into two doses daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. For kidney disease in type 2 diabetes with hypertension: usually 50 mg once daily

Child dose

Pediatric and adolescent patients aged 6 and older: (1) Weight 20 kg or more but less than 50 kg: Recommended 25 mg once daily, may increase to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. (2) Weight 50 kg or more:

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. If pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately, as it may affect the health of the fetus and newborn. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain liver diseases, hereditary angioedema, or primary hyperaldosteronism, nor should it be taken by patients with lactose intolerance. Extra caution should be exercised when administering this medication to the elderly, patients with impaired kidney function, or those with hyperkalemia, as there is a risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure. Common side effects that may occur during treatment include dizziness, headache, cough, muscle pain, and others, and if abnormal symptoms persist, a doctor should be consulted. Additionally, this medication may cause more severe side effects when taken in conjunction with other antihypertensives, potassium supplements, or certain diuretics, so it should only be taken after consulting with a healthcare provider. It is preferable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication, and if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. It has not been confirmed to be safe for children, particularly those under 6 years old or those with severely impaired kidney function. During treatment, it is important to regularly check blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels in the blood for any abnormalities. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, breathing difficulties or labored breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme heat or cold. This storage method helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle