Samsung Valsartan 80 mg Tablet

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: The recommended initial dose is 80 mg taken orally once daily as valsartan. For patients whose blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg once daily or a diuretic may be added, with a maximum increase to 320 mg once daily. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start with 40 mg once daily. For renal impairment patients with a creatinine clearance of 10-20 mL/min, start with 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or certain liver diseases should generally avoid this medication. It should also not be administered to patients with a history of angioedema or severe kidney impairment. For diabetic patients with moderate or severe renal impairment, this medication should not be taken in conjunction with certain other drugs. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, and patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should use this medication with particular caution. Patients with heart valve disease or cardiovascular diseases, as well as those with volume depletion, should also use it carefully. Blood pressure may drop rapidly with initial use of this medication, so if symptoms of hypotension occur, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. When used in combination with other antihypertensives or diuretics, caution should be exercised for hypotension or changes in renal function, and regular blood pressure and blood tests should be performed. There is an increased risk of elevated potassium levels, so caution is warranted when taken with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while on this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or altered consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate medical care. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or respiratory distress, asthma attack, abnormal respiratory symptoms with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning bolt headache, seizure, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle