Exrofine Tablet 5/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meal times. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). The dosing may be adjusted based on blood pressure control according to the available strengths of 5/80 mg, 5/160 mg, and 10/160 mg. Patients with renal impairment should not be administered the drug if they have severe renal impairment or are on dialysis, and for liver impaired patients, the daily dose of valsartan should not exceed 80 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so the use of this drug is not recommended.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus or newborn when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to the active ingredients or similar medications, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and patients with certain heart conditions should not take this medication. In patients with insufficient sodium or body fluids, hypotension may occur, so the state should be well-confirmed before taking it, and blood pressure and symptoms should be closely monitored during use. Patients with high potassium levels in the blood may have an increased risk of side effects when taking this medication with potassium-raising drugs, so regular blood tests are necessary. Patients with kidney vascular issues or those who have recently undergone kidney transplants, patients with a history of vascular edema, and patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction need special caution when taking this medication, and renal function and symptoms should be closely monitored as per the physician's instructions. During treatment with this medication, dizziness and fatigue may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Drug interactions can occur when taken with other antihypertensive or specific drugs, so all medications being taken should be fully disclosed and discussed with the physician or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid it. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently established in children under 18 years of age, so it is not recommended. In the event of an overdose, blood pressure may drop too low, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dose, and immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is required if any abnormal symptoms occur. Regular checks on blood pressure, renal function, and electrolyte levels during this medication course are important to identify any abnormalities.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, disorientation, visual abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo
• tinnitus

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be kept in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius in a cool and dry place. Proper storage will ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Bright yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2)