Cirtan Tablets 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: The recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. If necessary, it can be increased to 160 mg daily, and the maximum dose can be increased to 320 mg. Elderly patients (ages 75 and older): Start with 40 mg once daily. Patients with renal impairment: For creatinine clearance of 20-50 mL/min, no dose adjustment is necessary; for 10-20 mL/min, start with 40 mg once daily; below 10 mL/min...

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric and adolescent patients under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Persons with allergies to this drug or its components, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and those with severe liver or kidney diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with high serum potassium levels, patients with impaired liver function, and patients with heart valve disease or cardiovascular diseases must consult a physician before taking this medication. Taking this medication may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea, and serious side effects like blood pressure drop or abnormal kidney function may occur, so caution is necessary. In the initial period of treatment, blood pressure may drop sharply, so patients on dialysis or those taking diuretics should start with a low dose and be closely monitored for their condition. Patients with renal vascular issues may experience worsening kidney function while on this medication, thus requiring careful monitoring. This drug may raise serum potassium levels, and when taken with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, serum potassium concentration should be monitored closely. There may be interactions when taken with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so inform your physician or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised against taking this medication, and if unavoidable, should do so only after consulting a professional. Overdose may result in severe hypotension or altered consciousness, so follow the prescribed dosage accurately and contact a healthcare facility immediately if any abnormal symptoms appear. Safety has not been established in children and adolescents, and it is recommended that individuals under 18 years of age do not use this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary problems

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, viral infection, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, rhinitis, sinusitis, back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, pharyngitis, arthralgia, drowsiness, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, malaise, flushing, itching, serum sickness, vasculitis, hypoglycemia, confusion, chest pain, rash, myalgia, weakness, insomnia, decreased libido, tension, decreased exercise function, tinnitus, angioedema, low blood pressure in patients on dialysis

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure and should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight or high temperatures. Proper storage helps to maintain the efficacy of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance

Light pink, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle