Loselmeterak Tablets 20/10mg

Adult dose

Olmesartan medoxomil: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, taken irrespective of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dose, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily, with a maximum increase of up to 40 mg once daily. The blood pressure-lowering effect appears within 2 weeks of starting treatment and reaches maximum effect in about 8 weeks. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled on monotherapy, thiacide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide may be used.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be administered to patients with a history of allergic reactions, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, or nursing mothers. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, very poor liver function, bile duct obstruction, muscle diseases, or other specific conditions should not take this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should not take it. Care is required for patients with low blood volume or insufficient sodium levels, as symptoms of hypotension may occur at the onset of taking this medication, and appropriate treatment is needed if hypotension occurs. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease should regularly check kidney function with blood tests. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, blood potassium levels should be periodically monitored, and special caution is needed for patients with cardiovascular diseases. If symptoms such as myalgia or muscle weakness occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately, and the medication should be discontinued in severe cases. This medication may affect liver function, so patients with a history of liver disease should regularly have liver function tests. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so it is advisable to avoid dangerous machinery operation, including height work or driving. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if there are any other medications being taken, medical personnel must be informed. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and effective contraception should be used if planning to become pregnant. The safety and efficacy for children under 18 years have not been established, so use is not recommended. In the elderly, the concentration of this medication may increase, requiring dose adjustment and caution. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension or arrhythmias may occur, so immediate medical assistance is required. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring to other containers should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory complications with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, decreased sensation, drowsiness, gastroesophageal reflux disease, constipation, dental caries, indigestion, gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, musculoskeletal stiffness, atrial fibrillation, hypoglycemia, chest pain, palpitations, chest discomfort, peripheral edema, rash, angioedema, asthenia, vomiting, chronic malabsorption disease-like intestinal disorders, hyperkalemia, elevated blood pressure, facial edema, low back pain, itching, cough, nosebleed, upper respiratory infection, asthma, thrombocytopenia, jaundice, hepatitis

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius room temperature to safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White or yellowish round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) X 3]