Tarec Film-Coated Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dosage

Essential Hypertension: The recommended oral dose of Valsartan is 80 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dosage can be increased to 160 mg per day and may go up to a maximum of 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years and older) start with 40 mg once daily. In patients with renal impairment, if creatinine clearance is between 10-20 mL/min, start with 40 mg once daily. If creatinine clearance is less than 10 mL/min

Children's dosage

The safety and efficacy for children and adolescents under 18 have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with certain hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver disease, and heart failure should take this medication with caution, as it may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure; starting with a low dose and observing their condition carefully is recommended. During treatment with this medication, side effects such as headache, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, and fatigue may occur; in severe cases, it may lead to hypotension, renal impairment, and hyperkalemia, necessitating periodic testing. Patients undergoing dialysis or on strict sodium restriction, as well as patients on diuretics, are at higher risk of hypotension and should exercise caution when taking this medication. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, and certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication; if it is necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued. The safety and efficacy for children and adolescents under 18 have not been established and it is advisable not to use it. In cases of overdose, there may be a rapid drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to other containers should be avoided as it can affect its quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever or respiratory difficulty, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, coma

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture and should be stored in a sealed container. It is also important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Light reddish round film-coated tablet

Package unit

98 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging x 7)