Valsartan 160 mg Tablets

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended dose is 80 mg taken orally once daily. In cases where blood pressure control is difficult, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg per day, or diuretics may be combined, with a maximum dose of 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years and older): The treatment should start at 40 mg orally once a day. Heart Failure: The recommended dose is 40 mg taken orally twice a day, which may be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg per dose.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. This drug should not be used in patients with certain conditions. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication, pregnant women, those with severe liver dysfunction, hereditary angioedema patients, and those with severe renal impairment should not take it. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, mild to moderate liver dysfunction, or heart-related conditions should use this medication with extra caution. During treatment with this medication, blood pressure may drop rapidly; therefore, especially for patients taking diuretics or those who are dehydrated, the initial dosage should be started low and their condition closely monitored. This medication may raise serum potassium levels, so caution is needed when taking it with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. There may be interactions if taken in combination with other antihypertensive medications, certain analgesics, or lithium preparations, so it is advised to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This drug is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding while taking it. Symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness may occur; hence, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or loss of consciousness may occur; immediate medical attention is required. Store it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it's important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet of orange color with a grayish tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle