Valsartan 5/160 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (for example, in the morning). 5/80 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg. 5/160 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 160 mg.

Children's dosage

Safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, and its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by individuals with allergies to this medicine or similar medications, pregnant or nursing women, or patients with severe kidney or liver dysfunction. Patients who are sodium or fluid depleted, have hyperkalemia, renal artery stenosis, have recently undergone kidney transplantation, have a history of angioedema, or suffer from heart failure or have had a myocardial infarction, should use this medication with special caution. Side effects may include dizziness, headache, swelling, low blood pressure, palpitations, cough, dyspepsia, skin rash, and others; consult a doctor immediately if any atypical symptoms occur. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive medications, potassium supplements, diuretics, certain antibiotics, grapefruit juice, etc., so inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and nursing women are also advised to avoid it. Safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years of age have not been sufficiently established, so its use in this age group is not recommended. In cases of overdose, there is a risk of severe hypotension or tachycardia; therefore, it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage, and if an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/nasal mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo
• tinnitus

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

Appearance

Dark yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu X2)