Dio Saltan Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended dosage is 80 mg orally once a day as valsartan. For patients not well controlled on blood pressure, it can be increased to 160 mg once a day or combined with diuretics. It can be increased to a maximum of 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg once a day. Patients with renal impairment, those with low blood volume, and patients with liver impairment should follow dosing guidelines for adjustment.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, thus its use is not recommended.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by patients with allergies to this drug, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Caution is needed when this drug is used in elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, patients with mild liver dysfunction, and those with valvular or cardiovascular diseases. During the initial administration, blood pressure may fall suddenly, causing dizziness or fainting, so particularly in patients taking diuretics or with low sodium levels, treatment should start with a low dose and conditions should be closely monitored. While taking this drug, side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, diarrhea, etc., may occur, and more rarely, serious side effects such as angioedema, hepatitis, or renal dysfunction may also occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Interactions may occur when this drug is taken with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, or anticoagulants, so it is essential to inform the healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this drug, and its use should be avoided during breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness of this drug in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently established, so it is advisable not to use it in this age group. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, reduced consciousness, or shock may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment, as blood dialysis is not effective. This drug should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers may lead to decreased quality or accidents, so be cautious.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and humidity, and it is recommended to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle