Hyundai Valsartan Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: Recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily, which may be increased to 160 mg once daily if necessary, or a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg once daily. Heart failure: Recommended dose is 40 mg orally twice daily, which can be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg once daily, with a maximum of 320 mg divided doses. Post-myocardial infarction mortality risk

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during pregnancy, and should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication or severe liver or kidney impairment should not take it. Individuals with certain conditions, such as the elderly, those with hyperkalemia, or liver impairment, should consult a doctor before use. Blood pressure may drop rapidly upon initial administration, so if dizziness or fainting occurs, medical personnel should be notified immediately. This medication may interact when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so patients must inform their medical personnel about any ongoing medications. Particularly, patients with impaired kidney function or diabetes should avoid co-administration with certain drugs and must regularly check kidney function and electrolyte status through blood tests. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women. If it must be taken during lactation, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children or adolescents, so its use is not advisable in this population. Overdosage may result in hypotension and decreased consciousness; seek medical care immediately if this occurs. Dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery while taking this medicine, so caution is advised. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable as it may affect the quality of the drug.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), 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, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, viral infections, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, rhinitis, sinusitis, back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, pharyngitis, arthralgia, weakness, insomnia, flushing, decreased libido, drowsiness, atrial fibrillation, vomiting, constipation, thirst, loss of appetite, malaise, flushing, itching, serum sickness, vasculitis, syncope, epistaxis, hepatitis, arrhythmia, intestinal vascular edema, hypoglycemia, angioedema (facial, lip, pharyngeal, tongue swelling

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure, and it is recommended to maintain a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. This helps retain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Pale pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle