Divalton Tablet 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, it is recommended that adults take Valsartan 80 mg orally once daily. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose can be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum increase to 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years or older) should start with 40 mg once daily. For heart failure, it is recommended that adults take 40 mg orally twice daily.

Child dose

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

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 upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be administered to pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, or those with hereditary angioedema. Caution should be exercised in elderly patients or those with specific conditions such as hyperkalemia or liver impairment; their condition should be closely monitored before and after administration. As this medication lowers blood pressure, it may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure upon initial use, leading to dizziness or fainting. During treatment, regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and blood potassium levels is necessary to ensure there are no abnormalities. When taken with other antihypertensive medications or diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., there is an increased risk of side effects due to interactions, so consulting a specialist is advisable. This medication may cause dizziness while driving or operating machinery, so caution is needed. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, requiring immediate medical assistance. Safety for children and adolescents under 18 years has not been established, so use is not recommended. During storage, keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema and anaphylactic edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral and ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or respiratory distress, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with coughing and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Oval-shaped, orange film-coated tablet with a grayish tint

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)