Rosamax Tablet (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For the treatment of hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose is recommended as 50 mg once daily of Losartan Potassium. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect appears 3 to 6 weeks after starting treatment. If the therapeutic effect is insufficient, the dose can be divided and taken twice a day or increased up to 100 mg once daily if necessary. For treating kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, the usual dose is 1 daily.

Child dose

For children and adolescents over 6 years old weighing between 20 kg and under 50 kg, the dosage is 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase to 50 mg once daily. For those weighing 50 kg and over, the usual dosage is 1 daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function or a history of hereditary angioedema. Patients with diabetes or moderate to severe kidney dysfunction should avoid taking this medication with certain other drugs. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels or weakened liver function should use this medication with caution, ensuring that blood pressure does not drop too low. This medication can cause various side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, cough, gastrointestinal disturbances, and in severe cases, dangerous symptoms like angioedema or renal failure. If blood pressure drops suddenly or loss of consciousness occurs, immediate medical attention should be sought. It is important to regularly check kidney function and electrolyte levels through blood tests while taking this medication. There may be drug interactions, especially with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, so caution should be exercised. Grapefruit juice may reduce the effectiveness of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should preferably avoid using this medication, and if it must be used, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. This medication is not to be used in children under the age of 6 or in children with severely impaired kidney function. Moreover, dizziness or drowsiness may occur when taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia may occur, and if symptoms arise, immediate notification to medical personnel is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (severe swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden...

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• gastrointestinal disturbances

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a closed container. It is also advisable to keep it in a dry place between 15°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle