Valsartan 160 mg

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: For valsartan, an oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended. It can be increased to 160 mg once daily if necessary, and up to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (aged 75 and over) should start with 40 mg once daily. Heart Failure: Start with 40 mg orally twice a day, which can be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg at a time. Maximum divided dose of 320 mg per day.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not take this medication if you have an allergy to this drug or its ingredients, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have severe liver impairment or cirrhosis, are a patient with hereditary angioedema, have severe renal impairment, or primary hyperaldosteronism. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver impairment, patients with valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, and those in a state of fluid depletion should exercise caution when taking this drug and should be monitored closely. Blood pressure may drop rapidly at the start of treatment, causing dizziness or fainting, so patients undergoing hemodialysis or on diuretics should start at a low dose and gradually increase. This drug may raise serum potassium levels; hence hyperkalemia patients or those taking potassium supplements should undergo regular blood tests. Be aware that there may be interactions when used with other antihypertensives, diuretics, lithium preparations, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it's essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women; if unavoidable, it is advisable to stop breastfeeding. Adverse effects may include dizziness, headache, cough, fatigue, edema, nausea, diarrhea, and in severe cases, medical attention should be sought immediately. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, and shock may occur, so the dosage should be strictly adhered to. If an overdose occurs, emergency measures should be taken immediately. This drug has not established safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, so it is not recommended for use.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, breathing difficulties, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should 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 effect.

Appearance

Light yellow-brown oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle