Donggu Valsartan 160 mg Tablet

Adult dose

For essential hypertension: A recommended oral dosage is 80 mg once daily as valsartan. In cases where blood pressure control is difficult, the dosage may be increased to 160 mg per day, and up to a maximum of 320 mg per day may be used. For the elderly (aged 75 years and above): Treatment should be initiated at 40 mg once daily. For heart failure: A recommended oral dosage is 40 mg given twice daily, which may be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg per dose.

Child dose

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, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication. It is contraindicated in patients with severely impaired liver function or certain liver diseases. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or specific kidney diseases should also avoid using this drug. Elderly patients, those with elevated potassium levels, and patients with mildly impaired liver function should exercise special caution when using this medication. Patients with heart disease or at risk of rapid blood pressure drops may experience hypotension during the early stages of use, thus, close monitoring is required. This medication can cause certain allergic reactions; therefore, patients with a history of allergy to this drug or similar medications should not use it. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, and dyspepsia may occur during treatment, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, consultation with a doctor is necessary. If blood pressure drops too low or severe dizziness occurs, immediate medical attention should be sought. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals of any other ongoing medications. Particularly, concomitant use with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements can lead to dangerously elevated potassium levels and requires caution. The safety and effectiveness of this drug have not been established in children and adolescents, hence it is advisable not to use it in these populations. In the event of an overdose, serious hypotension or decreased consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. During storage, keep this medication out of reach of children and do not remove it from its original container for safety. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery; therefore, caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress, and keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius for optimal efficacy.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color that has a grayish hue

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle