Valsarex Tablet 10/160 mg (Amlodipine, Valsartan)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning).

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in patients under 18 years have not been established; therefore, the administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and those with specific heart conditions should not take this medication. Patients with sodium or fluid depletion may experience hypotension; therefore, their condition should be carefully checked before administration, and blood pressure should be closely monitored during treatment. Patients with high potassium levels should be cautious when taking this medication together with potassium supplements or medications that can increase potassium, and regular monitoring of blood potassium levels is essential. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with renal vascular issues, kidney transplant recipients, those with a history of angioedema, and those after heart failure or myocardial infarction, and it should be immediately discontinued upon the appearance of adverse effects. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, edema, hypotension, and dyspepsia may occur when taking this medication. If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Be cautious of dizziness or fatigue while driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, potassium supplements, diuretics, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), certain antibiotics, heart medications, etc.; therefore, inform your doctor of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid it. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 18 years of age, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or heart function abnormalities may occur, and appropriate medical treatment should be sought immediately. It is important to regularly monitor blood pressure and renal function during treatment to confirm safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• abnormal sensations
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• fainting
• orthostatic hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve its effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Bright yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle