Valasabel Tablet 320 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dosage

The recommended dosage of Valsartan is 80 mg orally once daily regardless of gender or race. The blood pressure-lowering effect gradually appears within 2 weeks and reaches its maximum effect after 4 weeks. For patients who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic. If further blood pressure reduction is needed, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 320 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

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

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, particularly during pregnancy, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used by individuals with allergic reactions to it, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver or kidney disorders, or those with a history of specific angioedema. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, liver disorders, or issues with heart valves or ischemic heart disease should use this medication cautiously. Blood pressure may drop sharply when starting the medication, so patients taking diuretics or who are dehydrated should start with a low dose and be closely monitored. This drug may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, and rarely serious adverse reactions such as angioedema, kidney impairment, or hepatitis. It is important to regularly monitor kidney function and potassium levels, especially for patients post-heart failure or myocardial infarction. Care should be taken when using this medication in conjunction with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, or potassium supplements, as drug interactions may increase the risk of side effects; consult a doctor. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid using it, and its use is not recommended for breastfeeding women. The safety and efficacy for children and adolescents under 18 years have not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, so immediate medical attention is required, and appropriate emergency treatment should be sought if problems arise after ingestion. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, jaundice, profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• viral infection
• upper respiratory 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. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

A round oval film-coated tablet with a dark grayish purple color

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×2)