Diovan Film-Coated Tablets 40mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Administer with water during or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - The recommended initial dose is 80 mg orally once a day. - If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose can be increased up to 160 mg per day or combined with a diuretic. - The maximum dose can be increased up to 320 mg per day. - Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start with 40 mg once a day.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It is safe to avoid this medication in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or specific kidney diseases should not use this medication. Caution is advised for elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, or patients with slight hepatic impairment, and dose adjustments may be necessary. Symptoms such as dizziness or a sudden drop in blood pressure may occur during treatment; thus, special care should be taken when starting the medication. When taken with other antihypertensive medications or diuretics, there may be an increase in serum potassium levels, necessitating regular blood tests. Since this medication can affect liver or kidney function, regular periodic tests should be conducted according to the physician’s instructions. Patients should be cautious of dizziness when driving or operating machinery. This medication is not recommended for use in children and adolescents due to unestablished safety and efficacy. In case of overdose, serious hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema, laryngeal angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• viral infection
• upper respiratory tract infection
• cough
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• rhinitis
• sinusitis
• back pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius in order to maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

Yellowish, round oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging X 2)