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Bialsartan Plus Tablet

Bialsartan Plus Tablet

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Losartan Potassium›50mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)보령
Appearance
Yellowish oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200802546 · Notified 2008.03.05

Summary

Main use
Improves blood pressure control in cases of insufficient monotherapy for hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Start with Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not controlled 3 weeks after administration, it may be increased to a maximum of Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily. This includes dosage adjustment methods for patients whose hypertension is not controlled with monotherapy, and for those with hypokalemia. For patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance 3
Child dose
There is no experience of use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age), so it is not administered.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)보령

Efficacy & effects

Improves blood pressure control in cases of insufficient monotherapy for hypertension

  • Hypertension
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This medication is used for patients with hypertension whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy.

How to take

Adult dose

Start with Losartan Potassium 50 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not controlled 3 weeks after administration, it may be increased to a maximum of Losartan Potassium 100 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily. This includes dosage adjustment methods for patients whose hypertension is not controlled with monotherapy, and for those with hypokalemia. For patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance 3

Child dose

There is no experience of use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age), so it is not administered.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication is contraindicated in patients with certain allergies, severe renal impairment, severe liver disease, and others. Patients with severely low blood pressure or problems with the kidney or liver, elderly patients, and those with diabetes or gout should use this medication with special caution. Electrolyte levels should be regularly monitored during treatment, especially for potential abnormal changes in potassium or sodium levels. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, the skin may become sensitive to sunlight, so it is necessary to avoid UV exposure, and if skin abnormalities occur, consult a medical professional immediately. This medication may interact with various other medications, so those taking other drugs must inform their healthcare provider. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during the initial treatment or dose adjustments; therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents, and adverse reactions may occur more frequently in elderly patients. In case of overdose, hypotension or arrhythmias may occur, so if suspected, seek medical attention immediately. Store this medication where children cannot reach it, and keep it sealed in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of lip and eyelid and facial rash), skin peeling, hemolysis, chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, fainting, angina, arrhythmias, cerebrovascular accident, hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary atrioventricular block, angioedema (potentially causing airway obstruction due to laryngeal/epiglottic swelling, swelling of the face/lips/pharynx/tongue), vasculitis (including Henoch-Schönlein purpura),

Mild side effects

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

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to penetrate. It is also essential to maintain a room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellowish oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle

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