Cozar Tablet 100 mg (Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken regardless of meals, but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day. For adults with hypertension, the initial and maintenance dose of Losartan Potassium is recommended to be 50 mg orally once daily. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect is usually observed 3 to 6 weeks after treatment initiation. If the therapeutic effect is inadequate, the dose can be split and taken twice daily or increased to a maximum of 100 mg once daily.

Child dose

For children and adolescents aged 6 years and older, the dosage varies based on weight. Patients weighing between 20 kg and 50 kg are typically given 25 mg once daily, with a maximum increase to 50 mg possible. For patients weighing over 50 kg...

This medication should not be taken during pregnancy as it can cause serious harm to the fetus, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. Especially in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, issues may arise with the formation of the fetus's lungs and skeleton, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with specific diseases or allergies. For example, patients with severe liver dysfunction or a history of angioedema, as well as those with hereditary galactose intolerance, should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with liver dysfunction, and patients with heart valve diseases should take this medication with caution. In particular, patients with weakened kidney function should have their serum potassium levels and kidney function checked periodically. This medication is generally safe, but side effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps, cough, and dyspepsia may occur. Rarely, serious side effects such as angioedema, liver dysfunction, or kidney failure may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Furthermore, this medication may interact with other specific drugs when taken together, increasing the risk of side effects, so any currently taken medications must be disclosed to the doctor or pharmacist. During treatment, it is important to regularly check blood pressure and undergo blood tests to monitor kidney function and electrolyte status. While taking this medication, do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without medical advice, and it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice. Women who are pregnant or nursing should preferably not take this medication, and if nursing, they should stop breastfeeding and consult a doctor. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and patients with severely impaired kidney function, so it is not administered to them. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and bradycardia may occur, and appropriate medical treatment should be received immediately. This medication is not removed by blood dialysis, so caution is necessary. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, swelling of lips and eyelids, facial rash, angioedema, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulty with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache,

Mild side effects

• Muscle cramps
• low back pain
• pain in lower limbs
• dizziness
• congestion
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 100 tablets/bottle