IlYang Losartan Tablets (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. For hypertension treatment, an oral dose of 50 mg of Losartan Potassium is recommended once daily; if the treatment effect is insufficient, it can be taken in divided doses twice daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily. In the case of kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, it is typically 50 mg once daily, and depending on blood pressure...

Child dose

For children and adolescents over 6 years of age weighing between 20 kg and less than 50 kg, the recommended dose is 25 mg once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 50 mg once daily. For those weighing 50 kg and above...

This medication, if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, can cause severe harm to the fetus; thus, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid using it. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication or those with severely impaired liver function and hereditary angioedema should avoid taking it. Moreover, patients with moderately or severely impaired kidney function among diabetics and those with certain vascular diseases should use it with caution. During treatment, blood pressure may drop sharply, which could lead to dizziness or fainting; if such symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication can cause hyperkalemia, therefore, patients who are prone to high potassium levels should have regular blood tests and should avoid taking potassium supplements or medications containing potassium together with this drug. Occasionally, allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, hives, or breathing difficulties may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, notify healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so patients with pre-existing liver or kidney conditions should consult their doctor before use. It has not been confirmed safe for use in children or patients under 6 years of age. Elderly patients may have increased sensitivity to the medication, and side effects may appear more frequently, so caution is advised when taking it. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop too low or heart rate may become irregular, requiring immediate medical attention. It is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice during the use of this medication, and consult a doctor if taken in conjunction with other antihypertensive medications or diuretics. If planning to become pregnant or currently pregnant, consulting a doctor to determine a safe treatment method is essential. If breastfeeding, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding or avoid using this medication as it may be secreted into breast milk. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pale skin, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, cough with fever-associated respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urine output changes

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• low back pain
• leg pain
• dizziness
• nasal congestion
• upper respiratory infections
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safest to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Therefore, avoid storing it in places that are too hot or too cold and keep it in a location where a constant temperature can be maintained.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle