Valsartan Tablets 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the usual adult dosage is to take 80 mg orally once daily as valsartan. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose can be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with diuretics, with a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start with 40 mg orally once daily. In heart failure, the starting dose is 40 mg orally twice daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients and adolescents under 18 years of age; therefore, administration is not advised.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so use should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as lactating women, should not take this medication. Administration is contraindicated in patients with severe liver dysfunction, certain liver diseases, severe kidney impairment, and a history of angioedema. Elderly patients or those with high serum potassium levels and mild to moderate liver dysfunction should be particularly cautious when administering this medication, starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it. Blood pressure may drop significantly during treatment, so if symptoms of dizziness or fainting occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements should be periodically monitored when taken together. When taken in conjunction with other antihypertensives or diuretics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), caution is needed due to potential interactions that may affect blood pressure control or kidney function. During treatment, side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea may occur, and in the event of severe swelling or allergic reactions, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor consulted. Patients with heart failure or after myocardial infarction may experience changes in kidney function, requiring regular kidney function tests. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents, so it is not recommended for those under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension or reduced consciousness may present, and emergency treatment should be sought immediately; blood dialysis is not effective. Store the medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers. Caution is required while driving or operating machinery during treatment, as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue, etc.), severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough+fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headaches

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also important to keep it in a cool place, below 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet, orange with a gray tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle