Barban Tablet 80 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: Administer 80 mg orally once daily with water during meals or between meals at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). If blood pressure isn't controlled well, the dose may be increased to 160 mg per day, or diuretics can be combined, possibly increasing up to a maximum of 320 mg. Elderly patients (75 years or older) should start at 40 mg once daily. In renal impairment patients with creatinine clearance of 10-20 mL/min.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under the age of 18.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication. It is also unsafe for patients with severely impaired liver function or certain liver diseases. Patients with a history of allergic reactions or angioedema should avoid this medication. Patients with severe renal impairment or certain kidney diseases should also refrain from using it. Caution is advised when using this medication in elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, patients with mild liver impairment, and patients with heart valve diseases; blood pressure and renal function should be carefully monitored. When starting treatment, blood pressure may drop sharply, causing dizziness or fainting, so especially patients undergoing dialysis or those on diuretics should start with a low dose and gradually increase it. Caution is required when taking this medication alongside potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, as it may dangerously raise potassium levels in the blood. When used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the blood pressure-lowering effect may be reduced or renal function may be affected, so it is essential to follow a doctor's guidance. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advisable. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents, hence its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and altered consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate medical treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided, as it may not maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound malaise, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, viral infection, upper respiratory tract infection, 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, rash, myalgia, dyspepsia, anemia, tinnitus, hypertonia, decreased motor skills, confusion, chest pain, vasculitis, serum sickness, angioedema (excluding angioneurotic edema)

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

Appearance

Light pink, biconvex round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle