Yunazal Tablet 5/80 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of 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 (e.g., in the morning). For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, no dosage adjustment is necessary, whereas patients with severe renal impairment and those on dialysis should not take this medication. In patients with liver impairment, care should be taken not to exceed a daily dosage of 80 mg of valsartan. For patients aged 65 and over, dosage adjustments should be made with caution.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Do not use this medication in individuals with hypersensitivity to the drug, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe kidney or liver disorders, and patients with specific heart conditions. Patients who are fluid or sodium deficient or have hyperkalemia, renal artery stenosis, etc., should be carefully monitored due to the risk of hypotension and worsening kidney function when taking this medication. This medication lowers blood pressure, and a sudden drop in blood pressure may cause dizziness or fainting when first taken; therefore, the dosage should be increased gradually while monitoring the patient's condition. During treatment with this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling, hypotension, digestive discomfort, rash, etc., may occur, and if any unusual reactions occur, a consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Care should be taken as dizziness or fatigue may occur when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive medications, potassium supplements, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is essential to inform healthcare personnel about other medications being taken. Pregnant or nursing women are advised to avoid this medication, and consultation with healthcare personnel is recommended if planning to become pregnant. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in 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 extremely severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• sensory disturbances
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• orthostatic hypotension
• hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

Dark yellow, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)]