DS Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension - Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. - If blood pressure control is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 160 mg daily or combined with a diuretic. - The maximum dose may be increased up to 320 mg daily. - Elderly (over 75 years): Start with 40 mg once daily. - Patients with kidney impairment: For creatinine clearance of 10-20 mL/min, start with 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

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 allergies to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or lactating women, and patients with severe liver or kidney disease should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver disease, or heart disease require special caution while taking this medication, and it is advisable to start with a low dose and closely monitor the condition. This medication lowers blood pressure and may cause a rapid drop in blood pressure upon initial administration, leading to dizziness or fainting; hence caution is advised, especially for patients taking diuretics or those who are volume depleted. Regular blood tests to monitor kidney function and serum potassium levels during the medication period are important. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive medications, certain diuretics, or potassium supplements, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist before use is recommended. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur; caution is required when driving or operating machinery. If symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, lips, or tongue occur, discontinue use immediately and visit a medical institution. Severe hypotension or loss of consciousness can occur in cases of overdose, so immediate medical assistance is required. The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been adequately established, and its use should be avoided. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring to another container may compromise quality, so caution is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it in a cool place below 30°C. Therefore, it is safe to avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humid places.

Appearance

Pale pink, biconvex round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle