Aivastan Tablets 10/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dosage adjustment is not required, but severe renal impairment patients and those on dialysis should not be administered this medication. For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, the daily dose of valsartan should not exceed 80 mg. Moderate

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication or similar class medications, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe renal or hepatic dysfunction, and those with a history of certain heart conditions or angioedema should not take this medication. Patients with fluid or sodium depletion may experience excessively low blood pressure when taking this medication, so they should check their condition carefully before usage and take it under medical supervision. Patients with high potassium levels should be cautious when taking this medication with potassium supplements or medications that can increase potassium levels, and should regularly check their serum potassium levels. Patients with renal issues or those who have had a kidney transplant should use this medication cautiously, as it may worsen renal function. If symptoms of angioedema (e.g., airway obstruction, swelling of the face, lips, tongue) occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and healthcare professionals should be notified. Patients with heart failure or after myocardial infarction should have their renal function and blood pressure monitored periodically while taking this medication, and special caution is required for those with specific heart diseases. This medication can be safely used in elderly patients at usual doses, but they should be cautious when driving or operating machinery due to potential dizziness or fatigue. Overdosage of this medication may cause severe hypotension or heart arrhythmias, so contact a healthcare facility immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. Moreover, interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist and consult them. Women planning to become pregnant, those who are pregnant, or those who are breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication and must consult with healthcare professionals before taking it. Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age, therefore its use is not recommended.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), airway obstruction and swelling of the face, lips, tongue (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and breathing abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), significantly

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• influenza
• visual disturbances
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• postural dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright yellow oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box[(14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2)], 30 tablets/bottle