Vasartan 80 mg Tablet (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension - For valsartan, 80 mg orally once daily is recommended. - If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg daily or combined with diuretics. - The dose may be increased to a maximum of 320 mg per day. - Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start at 40 mg once daily. - Patients with kidney impairment or fluid depletion should adjust the dose to 40 mg once daily depending on their condition.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This drug should not be used in certain patient populations, such as those with severely impaired liver or kidney function, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and patients allergic to this drug or its components. Elderly patients or those with elevated serum potassium levels, as well as patients with liver or cardiac diseases, should use this medication with caution and be closely monitored during administration. This drug has a blood pressure-lowering effect, and upon initial use, blood pressure may drop rapidly, which can lead to dizziness or fainting, requiring caution. Co-administration with other medications that can raise potassium levels may increase the risk of hyperkalemia, so caution is necessary when combined with these drugs. When taken with certain NSAIDs, this medication may reduce the antihypertensive effect or cause issues with kidney function, requiring caution. Pregnant or nursing mothers should avoid this medication, and if it must be taken, consultation with a doctor is necessary, and breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been fully established; therefore, its use is not recommended in these populations. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, reduced consciousness, and shock may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. During treatment with this medication, caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (including urticaria and severe swelling), difficulty breathing, serum sickness, hepatitis, renal failure, liver impairment (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms (severe headache, seizures, confusion), acute renal failure, hyperkalemia (in severe cases), shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, rhabdomyolysis, bullous dermatitis, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain), severe hypotension (fainting, loss of consciousness)

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• viral infection
• upper respiratory infection
• cough
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• rhinitis
• sinusitis
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a well-sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Pale pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle