Valsartan Tablets 160mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Recommended starting dose is 80 mg once daily orally, which can be increased to 160 mg depending on blood pressure control, and may be increased up to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start at 40 mg once daily. Patients with renal impairment or fluid depletion: Start at 40 mg once daily. Patients with liver impairment: Start at 40 mg once daily and do not exceed 80 mg per day.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not use this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or specific liver diseases should not take this medication. Patients with a history of angioedema or allergies to related medications should avoid this medication. It is also advisable for patients with severe kidney dysfunction not to use this medication. Combining this medication with specific drugs in patients with diabetes or moderate to severe kidney impairment may pose risks. Elderly patients, those with high blood potassium levels, or those with mildly impaired liver function should have their dosage adjusted and conditions closely monitored while using this medication. Patients with heart valve disease or cardiovascular disease should also be cautious of blood pressure changes when taking this medication. Patients with fluid or sodium deficiency may experience hypotension during initial doses, requiring caution. Patients with renal artery stenosis should consider the use of this medication carefully to prevent worsening kidney function. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough, and digestive upset in some patients, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a doctor. If blood pressure drops sharply, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate measures. Blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels should be monitored closely when using other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium-sparing agents. Patients post-heart failure or myocardial infarction should have periodic assessments of kidney function while on treatment. Caution is needed for activities like driving or operating machinery due to potential dizziness. Regular blood tests and kidney function tests are advised during the course of this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension and decreased consciousness, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer the medication to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, convulsions, consciousness disturbances, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight and heat (below 30 degrees Celsius). This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet in orange with a gray tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle