Exban Tablet 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, it is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily with water during meals or in between meals, preferably at the same time each day. In cases where blood pressure control is difficult, the dose may be increased to 160 mg per day and may go up to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start at 40 mg once daily. Adjustments should be made for patients with renal impairment, fluid depletion, or hepatic impairment.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver impairment, patients with severe kidney impairment, and patients with certain hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with liver impairment, patients with heart valve diseases, and patients at risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure should use this medication cautiously. Side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, fatigue, headache, cough, etc., may occur during administration; in severe cases, kidney damage or hyperkalemia may occur, so symptoms should be closely monitored. A sudden drop in blood pressure may occur, so it is recommended to start with a low dose at the beginning and gradually increase while monitoring the patient's condition. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, and potassium-sparing agents; therefore, it should be taken after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist, especially due to the risk of elevated potassium levels. It is advisable that pregnant or nursing mothers do not take this medication; if it must be taken, consulting a specialist and discontinuing nursing is recommended. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, so usage should be avoided. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension, altered consciousness, and shock may occur, so immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of the skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, ideally in a cool place at or below 30 degrees.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablets in orange with a grayish tint

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle