Valsartan 80 mg

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Take with water during meals or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - The recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. - If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dosage may be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic. - The maximum daily dosage can be increased up to 320 mg. Elderly patients (aged 75 or older): Start with a dose of 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric and adolescent populations under 18 years, so use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This drug should not be administered to pregnant or potentially pregnant women, or to nursing mothers. It is also not safe for use in patients with severe liver dysfunction or severe renal disease. Before taking this medication, one must inform about any history of allergic reactions or angioedema, and if such history exists, it should be avoided. In elderly patients or those with high serum potassium levels, or in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment, more careful monitoring is required when administering this medication. Patients with heart disease or renal artery problems must have their blood pressure and kidney function regularly monitored while using this medication. Upon initial use, blood pressure may drop rapidly causing dizziness or fainting; therefore, start with a low dose and monitor closely. Patients undergoing dialysis or requiring a strict low-salt diet, as well as those taking diuretics, also need to be cautious while taking this medication. This drug can elevate potassium levels if taken with other antihypertensives, certain diuretics, or potassium-sparing agents, so follow a doctor's instructions. Caution is needed as dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery. If this medication is taken by pregnant women, there are risks of decreased fetal kidney function, cranial development deficiency, and growth retardation, so those planning to get pregnant should consult a doctor. Nursing mothers should avoid this medication, and if unavoidable, should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric and adolescent populations under 18 years, so use is not recommended. Overdose may result in severe hypotension, impaired consciousness, and shock, 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

Urticaria, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue), chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin sloughing, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, and visual disturbances

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, viral infections, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, rhinitis, sinusitis, back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, pharyngitis, arthralgia, weakness, insomnia, flushing, reduced libido, drowsiness, vomiting, constipation, thirst, anorexia, malaise, rash, myalgia, dyspepsia, anemia, tinnitus, tension, reduced exercise capacity, confusion, chest pain, abnormal blood tests (reduction in red blood cell volume, hemoglobin decrease, neutropenia)

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place, below 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Light pinkish-yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle