Valsartan 80 mg Tablet

Adult dose

In the case of essential hypertension, adults should take 80 mg orally once daily as valsartan. The dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily if blood pressure control is difficult, and a maximum dose of 320 mg may be used. In elderly patients (75 years or older), treatment should start at 40 mg once daily. For heart failure, it is administered orally at a dose of 40 mg twice daily, and doses can be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It is also unsafe to administer this drug to patients with severely impaired liver function, liver cirrhosis, or cholestasis. Patients with hereditary angioedema or a history of angioedema, as well as those with severe renal impairment, should not use this medication. Diabetic patients with reduced renal function should avoid taking this medication with specific drugs, and elderly patients, those with high serum potassium levels, and those with liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously. Blood pressure may drop sharply during treatment, so it is important to monitor the patient's condition carefully when starting the medication or increasing the dose. Patients undergoing dialysis or taking diuretics, as well as those with strict sodium restrictions, are at a higher risk of hypotension and should be cautious. There may be interactions when taking this medication with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., so consult with a physician or pharmacist. It is important to regularly monitor renal function and serum potassium levels through blood tests, and to inform medical staff immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. This medication is not recommended for use in children and adolescents since its safety and efficacy have not been established. In the case of an overdose, severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, so it is essential to seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue, etc.), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

Bright pink round film-coated tablet with a split line on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle