Sardivan Tablet 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, it is recommended to administer 80 mg orally once daily in terms of valsartan. If blood pressure control is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg daily, or diuretics can be co-administered, with a maximum dosage of 320 mg daily. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start treatment at 40 mg once daily. In patients with renal impairment whose creatinine clearance is between 10–20 mL/min, the dose should start at 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients 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, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with an allergy to this drug or those with severely impaired liver or kidney function, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should not use it. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels, or patients with impaired liver function, as well as those with heart valve diseases or ischemic heart disease, should use this medication with caution. This medication can significantly lower blood pressure, so patients at risk for hypotension or those already taking diuretics should start with a lower dose and be closely monitored. During treatment, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, cough, diarrhea, and headache may occur, and severe cases should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Regular blood tests may be necessary as kidney function or potassium levels can change. When taking other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium-sparing agents, interactions may occur, so it's essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to the possibility of dizziness. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and consciousness impairment may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to use this medication in this population. Store it out of reach of children and ensure it is not transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reaction, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver dysfunction

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, and it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet in orange color with a gray tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle