Dirtan Tablet 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, adults are recommended to take 80 mg of valsartan orally once daily. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose can be increased to 160 mg once daily or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum dose of 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years or older) should start at 40 mg once daily. For heart failure, the starting dose is recommended to be 40 mg orally twice a day.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under the age of 18 and therefore not to be administered.

This drug may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals allergic to this medication, pregnant women or women of childbearing potential, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and those with a history of certain angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, mild to moderate liver dysfunction, and patients with cardiovascular conditions should use this medication cautiously, especially since blood pressure may drop rapidly, thus it is recommended to start with a low dose and monitor the condition closely. During treatment, side effects such as headache, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, and fatigue may occur. Rarely, serious adverse reactions such as angioedema, renal impairment, and hyperkalemia may also occur, so consult a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. If blood pressure becomes too low or if severe dizziness or syncope occurs, the medication should be discontinued and appropriate treatment should be sought, and it is important to regularly monitor kidney function and electrolyte levels during use. Additionally, taking this medication with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements may lead to dangerously high blood potassium levels, so such combinations should be avoided or carefully managed. This drug may interact with other antihypertensives or certain anti-inflammatory analgesics, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the healthcare provider. Use in pregnant or nursing women, and in children or adolescents under 18 years old is not recommended as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (turning yellow of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is also important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet colored orange with a grayish tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle