Diorban Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Regardless of gender or race, an oral dose of 80 mg of valsartan once daily is recommended. For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg daily, or a diuretic may be added. The maximum dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily. In elderly patients (75 years or older), treatment should start at 40 mg once daily. In patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance of 10 to 20 mL/min,

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant, breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, severe kidney impairment, and those with a history of certain angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly individuals or patients with hyperkalemia, patients with weak liver function, and those with heart or kidney issues should exercise special caution when taking this medication, starting at a low dose while closely monitoring the condition. This medication has a strong effect in lowering blood pressure, which can lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure during initial dosing, resulting in dizziness or fainting; therefore, patients, especially those with a deficiency in fluid or sodium, should be cautious. Patients undergoing dialysis or those on strict sodium restrictions may also have a risk of hypotension when taking this medication, so the dose should be gradually increased while monitoring their condition. During the course of taking this medication, blood pressure, kidney function, and serum potassium levels should be regularly monitored; if any abnormalities arise, appropriate measures should be taken. Taking this medication with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium-sparing agents can lead to interactions that could dangerously elevate serum potassium levels, so consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication may cause dizziness while driving or operating machinery; therefore, caution is needed. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, altered consciousness, shock, etc., may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for proper treatment. Children and adolescents should avoid using this medication, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. The medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of mucous membranes in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperatures. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the drug can be maintained for a longer time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle