Vardipin Tablet 10/160 Milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Patients with mild to moderate renal impairment do not require dosage adjustment but severe renal impairment and dialysis patients should not be administered this medication. Patients with liver impairment should not exceed a daily dose of 80mg of valsartan, and it should not be given to patients with severe liver impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years of age have not been established, so its use 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 should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients with severe renal or liver dysfunction should not use this medication. Patients with sodium or fluid depletion, hyperkalemia, renal artery stenosis, heart failure, or history of myocardial infarction should take special care when administering this medication and closely monitor blood pressure and kidney function. During treatment with this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling, low blood pressure, cough, digestive disturbances, and skin rashes may occur, and medical advice should be sought if symptoms occur. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur, especially for patients with severe liver dysfunction who may require dosage adjustments. Interactions may occur if taken in combination with other antihypertensive medications, potassium supplements, diuretics, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is essential to consult a specialist. Women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy should not use this drug, and breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid its use. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years of age have not been sufficiently established, so its use is not recommended. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac issues may occur, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed, and medical attention should be sought immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reaction, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), general malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• paresthesia
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• orthostatic hypotension
• hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle