Diroltan 160mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended initial dosage is 80 mg orally once daily as valsartan. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily or a diuretic may be added, with a maximum increase up to 320 mg once daily. Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg once daily. Renal impairment patients: No dosage adjustment is needed for creatinine clearance 20 to 50 mL/min; 10 to 20 mL/min

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, so it should not be administered.

This medication may cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by people with certain conditions. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, individuals with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with a history of certain vascular edema should not use it. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, patients with compromised liver function, and patients with heart valve diseases or related issues should use this medication cautiously, with careful monitoring of their condition before and after administration. While taking this medication, blood pressure may drop suddenly, so if symptoms such as dizziness or fainting occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Patients with poor kidney function, heart failure, or undergoing dialysis should regularly check their kidney function and electrolyte levels while taking this medication. This medication can increase potassium levels, so caution should be exercised when taken with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. Additionally, there may be interactions when taken with other antihypertensive medications, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is important to consult a healthcare professional. This medication is not recommended for use in children and adolescents as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, shock, etc., may occur, so compliance with the recommended dosage is crucial, and if any unusual symptoms arise, emergency care should be sought immediately. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety. Finally, while taking this medication, caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as symptoms like dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

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

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 sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color that has a gray tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle