DS Tablet 160mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension - The recommended dose is 80 mg orally once daily as valsartan. - If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum dose of 320 mg once daily. - For the elderly (aged 75 years and older), treatment should start at 40 mg once daily. - In patients with renal impairment, dosing should start at 40 mg based on creatinine clearance or not administered.

Child dose

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

This medicine can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be stopped immediately. This medicine should not be used in women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding. It is safer not to administer this medicine to patients with severe liver impairment, cirrhosis, or biliary obstruction. Patients with a history of angioedema or who have experienced angioedema while taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists should not use this medicine. This medicine is not administered to patients with severely impaired kidney function, hyperaldosteronism, or diabetic patients with certain kidney disorders. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, and patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should be administered the medicine with caution, as dosage adjustments may be necessary. Patients with cardiovascular disease or dehydration, and pre-operative patients should be closely monitored when administering this medicine. This medicine can suddenly lower blood pressure; thus, special caution is needed when taking it for the first time. If symptoms of hypotension occur, consult a doctor immediately. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives or diuretics, so it should be taken according to a doctor's instructions. When combined with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, there is a risk of increased serum potassium levels, thus regular blood tests are necessary. Regular checks of liver function, kidney function, electrolyte levels, etc. should be performed to ensure there are no abnormalities during the course of taking this medicine. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur; therefore, caution is needed when driving or handling machinery. Safety has not been established in children and adolescents, so use is not recommended. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, and immediate emergency care is required. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, pharynx, tongue, etc.), hypotension, fainting, loss of consciousness, kidney damage, hyperkalemia, angioneurotic edema, hepatitis, interstitial pneumonia (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, abnormal chest X-ray), shock, rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain, weakness, elevated creatine kinase), severe edema, decreased hematuria, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, heart tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, fever accompanied by severe

Mild side effects

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

This medicine is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool place where the temperature is below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle