Balosartan Tablet 40mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Valsartan 80 mg orally once daily is recommended. If blood pressure control is difficult, it can be increased up to 160 mg daily, with a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years or older) start at 40 mg orally once daily. Patients with renal impairment require dose adjustment based on creatinine clearance, and should not take this medication if clearance is less than 10 mL/min or if they are on dialysis. In patients with fluid depletion

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age; therefore, it should not be administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with certain hereditary disorders should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, patients with impaired liver function, and those with heart or vascular problems need to consult their doctor before taking this medication. During treatment, blood pressure may drop suddenly, so immediate medical attention is required if symptoms such as dizziness or fainting appear. Patients with heart failure or post-myocardial infarction may experience changes in kidney function, so regular check-ups are necessary. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as this medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, and interactions may occur when combined with other medications. Taking potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements can dangerously elevate blood potassium levels, so caution is needed. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and if it is absolutely necessary to take it, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children or adolescents under 18 years of age, so it should be avoided for these age groups. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, etc., may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, painful mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid direct sunlight or high temperatures and humid places.

Appearance

Yellow oval-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)