Valsaract Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Adults: The recommended oral dosage is 80 mg once daily as Valsartan. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dosage may be increased to 160 mg daily or combined with diuretics. The maximum dosage may be increased to 320 mg daily. Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg once daily. Patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 10-20 mL/min): 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this drug, pregnant or nursing women, and those with severe liver or kidney impairment should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, and patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, as blood pressure may drop rapidly; thus, starting with a low dose and gradually increasing is recommended for safety. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea may occur. In severe cases, hypotension, renal function anomalies, or hyperkalemia can develop, so any symptoms should be discussed with medical personnel immediately. This medication can interact with other antihypertensive medications, diuretics, and potassium supplements; therefore, it is essential to inform the doctor of any current medications. It is advised that pregnant or nursing women do not take this medication, and if it is absolutely necessary to take it, breastfeeding should be discontinued. In the case of an overdose, severe hypotension and decreased consciousness can occur, so an immediate visit to the hospital for appropriate treatment is necessary. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently established, so its use is not recommended. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable as it may compromise the quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (including swelling of the face, lips, throat, and tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormalities in breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• cough
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• rhinitis
• sinusitis
• back pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Light red circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (6 tablets/PTPX5)