VR Tablets 20/80 mg

Adult dose

◆ Valsartan 1. Essential Hypertension Take with water during meals or in between meals. It is recommended to take it around the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). 1) Adults: It is recommended to take 80 mg of valsartan orally once a day. For patients who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control, the dose can be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with a diuretic. The maximum dose can be increased to 320 mg per day.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women of childbearing potential should use suitable contraceptive methods, and breastfeeding women should preferably avoid taking this medication. Patients with an allergic reaction to this medication or severe impairment of liver or kidney function should not take it. Caution is also needed in patients with a history of muscle disorders or those taking certain medications concurrently. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, etc., should take it cautiously under medical supervision. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur during treatment, consult a doctor immediately, and regular testing of liver and kidney function is advisable. As blood pressure may drop rapidly, dizziness or fainting may occur; therefore, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Since this medication can interact with other drugs, it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, immediate hospitalization and appropriate treatment should be sought. It should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer to another container during storage.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, pharynx, tongue), jaundice, hepatitis, severe allergic reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, DRESS), severe edema, rhabdomyolysis, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, hypoglycemia, vasculitis, interstitial pneumonia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, severe neurological symptoms (aphasia, spinal stenosis, memory loss), respiratory issues (dyspnea,

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, chest discomfort, dizziness, headache, conjunctival hemorrhage, constipation, weakness, chest pain, facial edema, peripheral edema, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, bruising, increased serum aminotransferase levels (AST, ALT), increased serum creatine phosphokinase levels, increased serum potassium, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, decreased sensation, anxiety, upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, tonsillitis,

This medication should be stored in a special container that does not allow light to enter and at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures the maintenance of the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Brown round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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