Rovatin Tablet 10/80 mg

Adult dose

◆ Valsartan 1. Essential Hypertension It should be taken with water during meals or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day if possible (e.g., in the morning). Adults: 80 mg orally once daily is recommended as valsartan. For patients whose blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg daily or combined with a diuretic. If additional blood pressure lowering is needed, the maximum daily dose can be increased to 320 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years, hence it is not administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be administered to patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, muscle disorders, or certain allergies. Elderly patients, those with high potassium levels in the blood, and patients with poor liver function should be particularly cautious when using this medication, and regular testing may be necessary. During treatment, symptoms like muscle pain, weakness, or severe fatigue may occur, and if such symptoms arise, the patient should inform their doctor immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform healthcare providers about any other medications they are taking. Breastfeeding women are advised to avoid using this medication; if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Overdosing may result in severe hypotension or decreased consciousness, necessitating immediate medical attention. It is advisable not to use this medication in children or adolescents, as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory disturbances associated with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusional state, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, dizziness, headache, conjunctival hemorrhage, constipation, malaise, chest pain, facial swelling, peripheral edema, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, contusions, increased liver amino transferase (AST, ALT) levels, increased serum creatine phosphokinase, increased serum potassium, increased gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, sensory loss, anxiety, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, spinal stenosis, occurrence of use

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

56 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 4)