VR Tablet 5/80 mg

Adult dose

Valsartan 1. Essential hypertension: Administer with water during meals or between meals. Adults: The recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily, and if blood pressure control is insufficient, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 320 mg daily. 2. Heart failure: The initial dose is recommended to be 40 mg orally twice a day, which can be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg at a time. The maximum daily dose is

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric and adolescent patients under 18 years.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication and must employ appropriate contraceptive measures before administration. It is not safe for patients with severely impaired liver function or certain liver diseases to take this medication. Patients with a history of muscle disorders or those prone to myopathy should also take caution when using this medication, and high doses are contraindicated. Elderly patients or those with elevated serum potassium levels, and patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should be closely monitored while taking this medication. Special caution is required for patients with heart conditions, diminished kidney function, or those scheduled for surgery. Symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately, and muscle enzyme tests should be performed if necessary. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so patients should inform their healthcare providers of any other medications they are taking. This medication can lower blood pressure, so patients should be cautious of symptoms of hypotension or dizziness, particularly when driving or operating machinery. Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function tests may be necessary, so tests should be conducted as directed by healthcare professionals. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents, so it is advised not to administer this medication to those under 18 years. In the case of overdose, immediate medical attention should be sought, as self-treatment can be dangerous. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever or abnormal breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, dizziness, headache, conjunctival hemorrhage, constipation, weakness, chest pain, facial edema, peripheral edema, rhinitis, urinary tract infection, bruising, increased serum liver aminotransferase (AST, ALT) levels, increased serum creatinine phosphokinase, increased potassium levels, elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, sensory loss, anxiety, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, spinal stenosis, insomnolence

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication’s effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)*3]