Valadipine Tablet 5/80 Milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dosage is one tablet taken once daily, with water, regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning) if possible.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for patients under 18 years of age have not been established, thus the administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in patients with known allergies to any ingredients in this medication, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. Patients with sodium or fluid depletion may experience hypotension, so they should carefully check their condition before taking this medication and monitor their blood pressure and symptoms during treatment. Patients with high serum potassium levels or taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, etc., should have their potassium levels checked regularly. Patients with kidney issues, kidney transplant recipients, and those with a history of angioedema require special caution when taking this medication, and it should be stopped immediately if symptoms of angioedema appear. Patients with heart failure or those after a myocardial infarction may experience changes in kidney function while taking this medication, so regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary. This medication may increase the risk of hypotension, renal impairment, and hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with other antihypertensive agents, so it should be taken according to a doctor's instructions, and regular blood pressure and blood tests are required. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fatigue may occur. Overdose can cause hypotension or cardiac problems, so the prescribed dosage must be adhered to, and immediate consultation with medical personnel is required if any abnormal symptoms occur. It is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established in pediatric patients.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• sensory disturbances
• vertigo
• tinnitus
• palpitations
• chest discomfort
• syncope
• orthostatic hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Dark yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)