Losardin Tablet 100mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

Hypertensive adults: The initial and maintenance dose of Losartan Potassium is 50 mg orally once daily. If the treatment effect is insufficient, it can be divided into two doses a day or increased to 100 mg once daily. For patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes: The usual dose is 50 mg once daily, and can be increased up to 100 mg once daily depending on blood pressure. The initial dose of 25 mg is recommended. Elderly persons (age 75 and above) and patients with renal impairment (creatinine

Child dose

Children aged 6 and older: (1) Weight between 20 kg and 50 kg: 25 mg once daily, can be increased to 50 mg once daily at most. (2) Weight over 50 kg: 1 day 1

This medication should not be taken by pregnant women, especially during the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, specific genetic disorders, and a history of angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly individuals, patients with hyperkalemia, those with weakened liver function, and patients with valvular heart disease require special caution when taking this medication. While this drug is generally safe, rare side effects such as dizziness, muscle pain, cough, and dyspepsia may occur. Blood pressure may drop too low during treatment, and if symptoms such as dizziness or altered consciousness occur, consult a doctor immediately. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications can dangerously raise blood potassium levels, so consultation with a doctor is necessary before combining. Care must be taken when taking other blood pressure medications, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as they can affect the drug's efficacy or side effects. If pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue this medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. It is also advisable to avoid taking this medication while breastfeeding. This medication should not be used in children, especially those under 6 years old or those with severe renal impairment. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia may appear, so adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek immediate medical attention if unusual symptoms occur. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with accompanying fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound general weakness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

White, droplet-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle