DIOV 80mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Take with water during meals or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - Adults: The recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. - For patients whose blood pressure is poorly controlled, the dose can be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum of 320 mg per day. - Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially when taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. It should not be administered to individuals with a history of allergic reactions, severe liver or kidney diseases, pregnant women, or nursing mothers. Special care should be taken when prescribing to the elderly, patients with high blood potassium levels, or those with impaired liver function, as there may be a risk of sudden drops in blood pressure. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough, and diarrhea may occur, and in severe cases, prompt consultation with a doctor is necessary. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function is important to avoid excessively low blood pressure or renal dysfunction. Interactions with other antihypertensives, diuretics, and potassium supplements may occur, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking them together. Caution is required as dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and nursing mothers are also advised to avoid it. Safety has not been established for children and adolescents, and this age group should not use it. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension or altered consciousness may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is safest not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever-associated respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light pink, convex round film-coated tablets on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle