Worldfor 10/160 Milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, no dose adjustment is needed; however, severe renal impairment patients and dialysis patients should not take this medication. In patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, the daily dose of valsartan should not exceed 80mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under the age of 18 have not been established; thus, 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, so use must be discontinued immediately upon pregnancy confirmation. Patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and those with certain heart conditions should not take this medication. Patients with low sodium or fluid levels in the body should manage their condition before taking this medication and should be carefully monitored during use as blood pressure may drop too low. Patients with high potassium levels should be cautious when taking this medication alongside other drugs that increase potassium, and regularly check blood potassium levels. Patients with issues in renal blood vessels or those who have had a kidney transplant must use this medication cautiously as kidney function may worsen. If symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, lips, or tongue occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Patients who have heart failure or have had a myocardial infarction should periodically check kidney function and blood pressure while taking this medication, as symptoms of heart failure may worsen. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or specific drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals of any other medications being taken. Caution is necessary as dizziness or fatigue may occur when driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or arrhythmia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medicine is not recommended for children under the age of 18 as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. Elderly patients may take the same dose as adults, but should follow healthcare professionals' guidance based on individual conditions. It is important to monitor kidney function and electrolyte status with regular blood pressure measurements and blood tests. This medication is best avoided by women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• paresthesia
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Bright yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle