Hyden 80 mg Tablet (Valsartan)

Adult dosage

Essential Hypertension: Take orally once a day 80 mg with water during meals or between meals, preferably at the same time every day. If blood pressure control is difficult, the dose can be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with diuretics, with a maximum increase to 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start at 40 mg once daily. Patients with renal impairment: Creatinine clearance 10–20 mL/min

Children's dosage

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years, so it should not be administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. The use of this medication is not recommended for patients with severely impaired liver function or severe kidney dysfunction. Patients with a history of allergic reactions or hereditary angioedema should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with elevated serum potassium levels, and patients with mildly impaired liver function should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. This medication can have a strong blood pressure-lowering effect, and dizziness or hypotension may occur upon initial use, so if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor immediately. When taken with other antihypertensives or diuretics, the potassium levels in the blood may increase dangerously, so patients must inform their doctor and have regular blood tests. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte status is important while taking this medication. Dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, shock, etc., may occur, and immediate emergency treatment is required. The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, pharynx, tongue), feeling of tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Light reddish round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle