Samsung Valsartan Tablets 160 mg

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the recommended dosage for adults is 80 mg orally once daily as Valsartan. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose may be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum increase allowed up to 320 mg. Elderly patients (aged 75 years or older) should begin treatment at a dose of 40 mg once daily. For heart failure, the initial recommended dosage is 40 mg orally twice daily.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be taken by specific patients, including those allergic to the drug or its ingredients, pregnant or nursing women, those with severe liver disease or biliary problems, hereditary angioedema patients, those with severe kidney dysfunction, certain endocrine diseases, and diabetic patients with poor kidney function. Caution is needed for elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, slightly reduced liver function, heart valve disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular disease, or those who are fluid-depleted or sodium-deficient. This medication may cause a rapid drop in blood pressure upon initial use, potentially leading to dizziness or fainting; thus, patients on dialysis or diuretics should start with a low dose while monitoring closely. Regular blood tests to check kidney function and potassium levels are important while taking this medication. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, particularly potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, which may lead to dangerously high potassium levels. This medication is not recommended for nursing women, and it is preferable to discontinue breastfeeding while on it. In case of overdose, symptoms like severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, or shock may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication is not recommended for use in children and adolescents, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is not advisable for quality preservation.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue, etc.), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash accompanied by fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet in orange with a gray tint

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle