Diozartan Tablets 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential hypertension: The recommended dose is 80 mg orally once daily as valsartan. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily, and if necessary, it can be further increased to a maximum of 320 mg once daily. Elderly patients (aged 75 years and above) should start at 40 mg once daily. Patients with renal impairment, fluid depletion, or liver impairment require dose adjustments, primarily starting at 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established, thus its use is not recommended.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergic reactions to this drug, severe liver dysfunction, severely impaired kidney function, women of childbearing age, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Certain patients, such as the elderly, those with hyperkalemia, and those with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, should use this medication cautiously as there is a risk of dangerously low blood pressure; therefore, it should be started at a low dose. While taking this medication, side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, dyspepsia, and cough may occur, and in rare cases, serious adverse reactions like angioedema, renal impairment, or hepatitis may happen, so any symptoms should be discussed with medical professionals immediately. If blood pressure drops sharply, there may be instances of fainting or a drop in consciousness, so if these symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued, and appropriate treatment should be sought. This medication can increase potassium levels, so when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, blood potassium levels should be monitored closely. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers or pharmacists. This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. It is preferable not to take this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if it must be taken, a doctor should be consulted. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently established, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and decreased consciousness may occur, so immediate medical attention is needed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a well-sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet in orange with a gray hue

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle