Cesar Plus Tablets

Adult dose

Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, once daily, one tablet. A dose exceeding Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day is not preferable. Depending on blood pressure control, the dose may be increased up to Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, once daily, one tablet. This medication can be taken without regard to meals. For patients with kidney impairment, creatinine.

Child dose

There is no experience of use in children and adolescents; therefore, the combination of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide should not be administered to them.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this drug or its components, certain kidney and liver diseases, electrolyte imbalances, and specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take this drug. Patients with low blood pressure or impaired kidney function, those with a history of liver disease, and patients with hyperuricemia or gout should use this drug cautiously and require regular check-ups according to their doctor's instructions. Since this drug lowers blood pressure, dizziness or drowsiness may occur at the beginning of treatment or when the dosage is changed; caution is required when driving or operating machinery. It may affect potassium levels, so potassium supplements or potassium-containing foods should not be taken arbitrarily, and regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor electrolyte status. This drug may react sensitively to sunlight, and prolonged use may increase the risk of skin cancer; therefore, it is essential to minimize sun exposure and regularly check the condition of the skin. There may be interactions with other medications, so particularly if taking diuretics, antihypertensive medications, hypoglycemic agents, or lithium preparations, it is vital to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Side effects may include dizziness, cough, skin rash, muscle aches, indigestion, etc., but most are mild and temporary; if severe symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. This drug has no experience of use in children and adolescents, and it is generally not recommended for them. Caution is also needed for the elderly as the likelihood of side effects may be somewhat higher. To use this drug safely, regular blood pressure measurements and blood tests, as well as adherence to the doctor's instructions, are essential.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, and urinary issues.

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• edema/swelling
• palpitations
• back pain
• dizziness
• cough
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory infection
• fatigue
• diarrhea

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container that blocks light. Furthermore, it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid very hot or very cold places, and store in a cool, dry place.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle