Rosavel 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication is recommended to be taken orally at a dosage of 50 mg once daily at the same time, regardless of meals. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose may be split into two doses per day or increased to a maximum of 100 mg taken once daily. For patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 50 mg once daily, with adjustment up to 100 mg based on blood pressure, but if there are concerns about excessive blood pressure reduction, the initial dose should be 25 mg.

Child dose

In children and adolescents aged 6 and above weighing 20 kg or more but less than 50 kg, the recommended dosage is 25 mg once daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 50 mg depending on blood pressure response. For those weighing 50 kg or more...

This drug should not be used by pregnant women, especially during the second and third trimesters, as it may cause serious harm to the fetus. If pregnancy is confirmed, it must be discontinued immediately, and tests may be needed to assess the health status of the fetus. This drug should not be administered to patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, patients with certain genetic disorders, or those with a history of angioedema. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, impaired liver function, heart valve disease, or reduced blood volume should use this drug with caution and require regular check-ups. Dizziness or symptoms of low blood pressure may occur while taking this drug, so caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Co-administration with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements can lead to dangerously elevated potassium levels, so such combinations should be avoided. Caution is also needed when taking this drug with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as it may reduce blood pressure control and worsen kidney function. This drug can affect liver and kidney function, so patients with liver or kidney disease may require dose adjustments and regular monitoring. Rarely, adverse reactions such as angioedema, hepatitis, muscle pain, skin rash, etc. may occur, so if symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. In cases of overdose, hypotension and changes in heart rate may occur, and emergency treatment may be required, so caution is advised. It is not safe to use this drug in children under six years and those with severe renal impairment. This drug is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and if breastfeeding, either avoid taking it or discontinue breastfeeding. When taking this drug, it is important to avoid taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without consulting a physician. This drug must be stored out of reach of children and transferring it to another container should be avoided to prevent quality degradation or accidents.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, angioedema, swelling of the larynx/glottis due to angioedema, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), systemic effects

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White, drop-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle