Cojarotane Plus F Tablet

Adult dose

The usual dose is 1 tablet of Losartan potassium 50 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily. Doses exceeding Losartan potassium 100 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day are not desirable. Patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with single therapy of Losartan or Hydrochlorothiazide should start with 1 tablet of Losartan potassium 50 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, if after 3 weeks still

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be administered to patients with allergies to this medication or its components, those with severely impaired kidney function, specific electrolyte imbalances, or certain genetic lactase deficiency. Patients with hypotension, kidney or liver dysfunction, abnormal serum potassium levels, the elderly, or those with a history of diabetes or gout should use this medication with caution. Since this drug has a blood pressure-lowering effect, dizziness or drowsiness may occur in the initial stages of treatment, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Electrolyte levels and kidney function should be regularly monitored through blood tests, and it is recommended to avoid concurrent use with potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications. This medication may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so sun exposure should be minimized, and if any abnormalities occur on the skin, a doctor should be consulted immediately. Side effects such as cough, headache, abdominal pain, muscle pain, and rash may occur, but most are mild and transient. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor, and it is important to consult a specialist before using it while breastfeeding. This medication lacks sufficient experience for use in children and adolescents and is not recommended for them. In cases of overdose, hypotension and arrhythmias may occur, so immediate medical attention is required, and treatment should be conducted appropriately according to the symptoms. Store this medication in its original packaging in a place out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, edema/infusion, palpitations, back pain, dizziness, cough, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, weakness/fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, bronchitis, pharyngitis, chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, angina, arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary atrioventricular block, anorexia, constipation, toothache, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, vomiting

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light, and it is preferable to store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Storing it this way can help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle