Diorban Tablet 160mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension: Take with water during or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day if possible. - Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg orally once daily. - If blood pressure is poorly controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg daily, and up to a maximum of 320 mg. - Elderly patients (75 years and older): Start with 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with an allergic reaction to this medication, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with a history of hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Caution is advised for elderly patients, patients with high potassium levels, and patients with mildly impaired liver function, as this medication may lower blood pressure too much, so the dosage should be increased slowly. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, cough, diarrhea may occur, and rarely severe allergic reactions or renal function decline. In case of abnormal symptoms, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. If blood pressure drops rapidly, use should be discontinued, and appropriate treatment should be sought, especially in patients taking diuretics or with fluid depletion. This medication may interact when taken with other antihypertensives or potassium-sparing diuretics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so patients should inform healthcare professionals of all medications currently being taken. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and nursing mothers are also advised to avoid this medication. It is recommended not to use this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and decreased consciousness may occur, requiring immediate medical treatment, and vomiting or hemodialysis will not be helpful. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is discouraged to maintain quality. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, renal function, and serum potassium levels during the use of this medication is important to ensure there are no abnormalities.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, breathing difficulty, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• viral infection
• upper respiratory tract infection
• cough
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• rhinitis
• sinusitis
• abdominal pain

This medication is sensitive to air and humidity; therefore, it should 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

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color and grayish tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle