Ditation 160 mg Tablet (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Take with water during meals or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning), with a single oral dose of 80 mg once daily. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose can be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum increase up to 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with a dose of 40 mg once daily. Patients with renal impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients and adolescents 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, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components and those with severe liver or kidney disease should also avoid taking it. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with weakened liver function should take special care when using this medication and adjust the dosage according to their doctor's instructions. This medication may have a strong blood pressure-lowering effect, and dizziness or low blood pressure may occur when first taking it, so monitoring is necessary. When taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., potassium levels may dangerously increase, so consult a doctor. This medication can affect liver and kidney functions, so it is important to conduct regular blood tests to monitor functionality. Be cautious as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is required. The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, general malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• viral infections
• upper respiratory tract infections
• cough
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• rhinitis
• sinusitis
• back pain

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color showing gray tones

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle