Vasatan 160 mg (Valsartan) Tablet

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension - The recommended dose is 80 mg orally once a day. - If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg per day, with a maximum of 320 mg. - Elderly patients (over 75 years) should start with 40 mg once daily. - Dose adjustment is necessary for patients with renal or hepatic impairment, and this medication should not be administered to patients with severe liver impairment. 2. Heart Failure

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric and adolescent patients under 18 years, so it is not recommended.

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 if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients allergic to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and those with a history of certain angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, as well as patients with compromised liver function must be particularly cautious when taking this medication. Blood pressure may drop sharply, so treatment should start at a low dose and gradually increase. Dizziness or hypotensive symptoms may arise during treatment, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Concomitant use with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements may cause dangerously high potassium levels, so it is important to consult healthcare professionals. This medication may affect liver or kidney function; regular blood tests to monitor kidney function and electrolyte levels are essential. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, reduced consciousness, and shock may occur, so immediate medical attention is necessary. This medication has not been established for safety and efficacy in children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container to help maintain the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucous membrane pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), marked lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color that has a grayish hue.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle