Valsartec 40 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: An oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended as Valsartan. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose can be increased to 160 mg daily, and it can be increased up to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older) and patients with certain kidney disorders, blood volume depletion, or liver dysfunction should start at 40 mg once daily. Heart Failure: The initial dose is recommended to be 40 mg orally twice a day.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by individuals with a known allergy to this medication or those with severe liver dysfunction, very poor kidney function, or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Caution is required for the elderly or patients with high blood potassium levels or impaired liver function, and dosage adjustment may be necessary. Patients with heart failure or after myocardial infarction may experience changes in kidney function, so renal function must be monitored before and during treatment. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may cause sudden drops in blood pressure leading to dizziness or fainting when first taken; thus, careful observation of the patient's condition is necessary. There is a risk of hyperkalemia, so blood potassium levels should be frequently monitored when taken in conjunction with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult healthcare professionals before use, and breastfeeding women are recommended to discontinue breastfeeding if taking this medication. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years old, so it is best not to use this medication in these age groups. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension and decreased consciousness may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output, severe general edema, blood pressure.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• cough
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• rhinitis
• sinusitis
• back pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure and be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius for optimal efficacy.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)