Viban Tablet 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended dose is 80 mg orally once a day. If blood pressure control is insufficient, it may be increased to 160 mg once a day, with a maximum dose of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg orally once a day. Heart Failure: The recommended dose is 40 mg orally twice a day, which may be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg per dose. The maximum daily dose is

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Therefore, pediatric dosing is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, therefore it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function, liver cirrhosis, or biliary obstruction should not take this medication. Patients with hereditary angioedema or a history of angioedema while on ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists should avoid this medication. Patients with severe renal impairment, primary hyperaldosteronism, and those with certain renal disorders and diabetes should avoid this medication in combination with specific drugs. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, and patients with mild liver impairment should be especially cautious when using this medication, as they may experience a rapid drop in blood pressure; therefore, starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it is recommended. Patients with heart failure or after myocardial infarction should pay attention to changes in renal function and hypotension and must undergo renal function tests before and during treatment. This medication can increase potassium levels in the blood, so caution is necessary when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, and frequent monitoring of potassium levels is advised. When co-administered with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or NSAIDs, the effectiveness may change, hence consultation with a physician or pharmacist is required. This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. If any unusual symptoms or allergic reactions occur during treatment, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary, especially if symptoms of angioedema such as swelling of the face, lips, or tongue occur, in which case, medication must be discontinued immediately. In case of overdose, hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication must be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable for quality maintenance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme tiredness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color tinged gray

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle