Neurotan Tablet 100mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken without regard to meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. 1. Hypertension - The initial and maintenance doses are recommended to be 50 mg orally once daily as Losartan Potassium. - If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the same dose may be divided into 2 doses daily or increased up to 100 mg once daily. 2. Kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Child dose

Children and adolescents aged 6 years and older (1) Patients weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg: 25 mg once daily is recommended, can be increased to 50 mg once daily at maximum. (2) Patients weighing 50 kg or more.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. It should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function or congenital lactose intolerance, and caution is required for patients with certain heart diseases or a history of angioedema. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, or reduced kidney function should use this medication with greater caution, and regular monitoring is necessary due to the risk of excessively low blood pressure. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, and respiratory infections, and in rare cases, serious allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, or renal failure may occur. If any unusual symptoms appear, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Drug interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensive medications, potassium-sparing diuretics, certain analgesics, or anticoagulants. It is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, and if it is absolutely necessary to take it, discontinuation is recommended as soon as pregnancy is confirmed, and breastfeeding should also stop. Safety has not been established for children, especially those under 6 years old or children with severe kidney dysfunction, so this medication is not used for them. In cases of overdose, hypotension or abnormal heart rate may occur, so the dosage should be strictly followed, and if overdose is suspected, immediate emergency treatment should be sought. During the use of this medication, regular checks of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels are crucial to identify any abnormalities. Be cautious of dizziness or the risk of loss of consciousness due to excessively low blood pressure while driving or operating hazardous machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), potential airway obstruction due to angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, jaundice of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy throughout the body, liver issues.

Mild side effects

Muscle cramps, back pain, leg pain, dizziness, congestion, upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, cough, sinus disorders, pharyngitis, myalgia, insomnia, headache, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, chest pain, swelling of lips and eyelids, facial rash, peeling of palms, hemolysis, facial edema, fever, orthostatic effects, syncope, angina, second-degree atrioventricular block, cerebrovascular accidents, hypotension, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation accompanied by adverse effects.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle