Valsartan 80 mg Tablets

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended initial dose is 80 mg orally once daily as valsartan. If blood pressure control is not adequate, can increase to 160 mg once daily or combine with a diuretic, with a maximum of 320 mg daily. Elderly patients (75 years or older) should start at 40 mg once daily. In patients with renal impairment, if creatinine clearance is 10-20 mL/min, start at 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age 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. It should not be used by individuals with known allergies to this drug or its components, those with severely impaired liver or kidney function, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Elderly patients or those with high serum potassium levels, or those with impaired liver function should use this medication with extra caution, as there is a risk of sudden drops in blood pressure; starting from a low dose and gradually increasing it is recommended. During treatment with this medication, side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, cough, and diarrhea may occur; in rare cases, serious adverse reactions like angioedema or renal function deterioration may occur, necessitating immediate consultation with healthcare providers if symptoms manifest. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so it is important to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken, especially due to increased risk of high potassium levels, requiring regular blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is advisable to either avoid its use or discontinue breastfeeding. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension or altered consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention, and it must be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue), anaphylaxis, hyperkalemia, renal impairment, hepatitis, hepatic abnormalities (jaundice), shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, interstitial pneumonia (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, abnormal chest X-ray findings), rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain, weakness, increases in myoglobin levels in blood and urine), agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, severe hypoglycemic symptoms (fatigue, hunger, cold sweats

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight or high heat.

Appearance

Pale red circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

98 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×7)