DioSartan Tablet 40 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension Take with water during meals or in between meals. It is recommended to take it around the same time each day (for example, in the morning). The recommended oral dose of valsartan is 80 mg once daily, regardless of gender or race. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose can be increased to 160 mg or diuretics can be used in combination. If additional blood pressure reduction is needed, the maximum daily dose can be up to 320 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years, therefore it is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. It is not safe to use this medication in patients with certain conditions. For example, it should not be taken by patients with severe liver disease, significantly impaired kidney function, pregnant women, and those with specific allergic reactions. Elderly patients or those with compromised kidney function, hyperkalemia, etc., require special caution when using this medication, and dosage adjustments or close monitoring of conditions are necessary. During the use of this medication, blood pressure may suddenly drop, causing dizziness or fainting, so extra care is needed, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dosage. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., so it should be taken only after consulting with a doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms such as muscle pain, skin rash, breathing difficulties, severe dizziness, or low blood pressure appear, medical personnel should be informed immediately. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication. If necessary, the decision should be made after consulting a professional. This medication is not recommended for children and adolescents as its safety and efficacy have not been adequately established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, decreased consciousness, or shock may occur, and immediate emergency treatment is required; do not stop or increase the dosage arbitrarily. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing associated with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis

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 and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight or heat. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Yellow oval-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle