Diotan Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily with water during meals or in between meals at the same time each day if possible. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg daily or combined with diuretics, with a maximum allowable dose of 320 mg. For elderly patients (75 years and older), treatment starts at 40 mg once daily. In heart failure, it is recommended to take 40 mg orally twice daily.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; thus, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who have an allergic reaction to this medication, or those with severely impaired liver or kidney function, as well as pregnant or nursing women, should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with high serum potassium levels, and patients with mild hepatic impairment should take caution while using this medication and may require dosage adjustments. This medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, so patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of hypotension when beginning treatment or increasing the dose. Patients with heart failure or recent myocardial infarction should have their kidney function monitored periodically, and caution should be exercised for potential interactions when taking this medication with other antihypertensive drugs. During treatment, side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough may occur; patients should consult healthcare professionals if unusual symptoms appear. There is a risk of dangerously high serum potassium levels if taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, so caution is needed. Regular blood tests to check for abnormalities, such as liver function tests or kidney function tests, are advisable. This medication has not established safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents, so its use is discouraged. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or altered consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. When storing, keep this medication in a place out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container, as this is safer. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult healthcare professionals before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are also advised to avoid its use.

Serious side effects

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

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

Appearance

Pale red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle