Valsartan Tablets 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, an oral dose of 80 mg of valsartan once daily is recommended, which may be increased to 160 mg if blood pressure control is not adequate, with a maximum dose of 320 mg per day. For elderly patients (75 years and older), treatment should begin at 40 mg once daily. For heart failure, an oral dose of 40 mg should be taken twice daily, which may be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, or patients with severe liver or kidney diseases. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, or heart valve disease, as it may cause blood pressure to drop too low. There is a risk of dizziness or fainting due to rapidly falling blood pressure, especially when starting the medication; extra caution is needed for patients currently on diuretics or dehydrated. While taking this medication, side effects such as headache, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, and fatigue may occur, and in rare cases, severe side effects like angioedema, hepatitis, or renal dysfunction may also arise. Regular blood tests may be required as serum potassium or kidney function levels may change. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, or potassium supplements; patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should discontinue breastfeeding if they take this medication. The safety of this medication has not been established in children and adolescents; it should not be used in individuals under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or altered consciousness may occur, so adherence to the prescribed dosage is crucial, and patients should seek medical attention for any unusual symptoms. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to another container for safety purposes. Caution is necessary while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, altered 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 closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle