DiZantin Tablet (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: Take orally with water during or between meals, preferably at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning), with a recommended dose of 80 mg once daily. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose can be increased to 160 mg daily, and up to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (aged 75 and older) and patients with certain kidney or liver impairments: Start with 40 mg once daily. Heart failure: 40 mg twice daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially after the second trimester, so usage must be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this drug or its ingredients, patients who are pregnant, patients with severe liver disease or very poor kidney function, and patients with a history of certain vascular edema should not take this drug. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, patients with heart valve disease, and patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction should use this drug with caution, and it is important to periodically check blood pressure and kidney function. During the use of this drug, side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough, diarrhea, and nausea may occur, and rarely serious adverse reactions such as angioedema, kidney failure, hepatitis, hypoglycemia, and rhabdomyolysis may appear, requiring immediate consultation with medical personnel if symptoms arise. This drug can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure, so patients undergoing dialysis, those taking diuretics, and those on strict salt restrictions should monitor for symptoms of hypotension closely. Interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), lithium preparations, etc., so it is essential to inform medical personnel. The use of this drug in nursing women is not recommended, and nursing should be suspended if unavoidable. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children or adolescents under 18, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, requiring immediate emergency measures as dialysis is ineffective. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breath abnormality with cough + fever
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities
• Sudden and severe headache, lightning

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, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use: 30 tablets/bottle For export: 98 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 7), 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)