Viban Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, valsartan is administered orally at a dose of 80 mg once daily. If blood pressure control is challenging, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg once daily, or up to a maximum of 320 mg daily. In older adults (75 years and above), treatment should begin with 40 mg once daily. For heart failure, it is recommended to take 40 mg orally twice a day, and the dose may be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg at a time.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in patients with allergy to this medication or its components, in pregnant or lactating women, in patients with severe liver dysfunction, certain kidney diseases, or hereditary angioedema patients. Special caution should be taken in older adults or in patients with high serum potassium levels, weakened liver function, and those with heart disease when using this medication. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, and cough may occur during the use of this medication, and in severe cases, hypotension or renal dysfunction may arise, so if symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, and potassium-sparing drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of all medications currently being taken. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid this medication, and it is also advisable not to use it while breastfeeding. The safety of this medication in children and adolescents has not been established, so it is not recommended for individuals under 18 years of age. For older adults, there is a risk of excessive hypotension; therefore, treatment should start at a low dose and the patient's condition must be monitored closely. In case of overdose, symptoms like severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur; seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container. If any unusual symptoms occur during treatment, consult healthcare providers for appropriate measures.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue, etc.), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is crucial to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Light red round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle