Dirotan Tablet 80mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: An oral dose of 80 mg once daily as valsartan is recommended. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic, and may be increased to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (over 75 years): Begin at 40 mg once daily. Patients with kidney impairment with creatinine clearance of 10-20 mL/min: Start with 40 mg once daily. Fluid volume in the blood

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 when 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 used in patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver or kidney impairment, those with a history of angioedema, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, and patients with liver impairment should use this medication cautiously, with appropriate dose adjustments and close monitoring of their condition. Dizziness or hypotension may occur during treatment, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, drug interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, or potassium-sparing agents, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Regular monitoring of kidney function and blood potassium levels is important during treatment to ensure there are no abnormalities. Particularly, patients with heart failure or after myocardial infarction should be monitored more closely for changes in kidney function and blood pressure fluctuations. This medication is not recommended for use in children and adolescents as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension and decreased consciousness may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers may cause deterioration of quality or accidents, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral or eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly decreased urine output

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, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Light red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle