Diquvans 80mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended dose is 80 mg orally once daily. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily, or a diuretic may be added, with a maximum dose of 320 mg once daily. In elderly patients (75 years and older), it is recommended to start with 40 mg once daily. Heart Failure: The starting dose is recommended to be 40 mg orally twice a day, with the possibility of increasing to 80 mg or 160 mg once per dose.

Child dose

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 and newborn when taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, or patients with hereditary angioedema. Caution should be exercised in elderly patients, those with high serum potassium levels, patients with impaired liver function, heart valve diseases, or heart failure, as they may require close monitoring for hypotension or changes in kidney function. Side effects such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea may occur during treatment, and in severe cases, low blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, or hyperkalemia may occur, necessitating immediate consultation with a healthcare provider if symptoms occur. Blood pressure can drop rapidly; therefore, care must be taken to observe the patient's condition, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose, particularly in patients who are on diuretics or are on a salt-restricted diet. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive medications, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential. This medication is not recommended for nursing mothers, and its safety has not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or altered consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulties breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe overall malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances,

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 tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Light pink, round, double convex, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle