Valsartan and Rosuvastatin Tablet 10/160 mg

Adult dose

◆ Valsartan 1. Essential Hypertension - Take with water during meals or in-between meals. - It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - An oral dose of 80 mg once daily is recommended, and the dose may be increased to 160 mg if blood pressure control is insufficient. - If further blood pressure reduction is needed, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 320 mg daily. - Elderly patients (75 years or older) should take 40 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Therefore, this medication is not to be administered to those under 18.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy. It may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, so use should be immediately discontinued upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, or muscle diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with weakened liver function or high blood potassium levels should exercise special caution when using this medication. This medication may cause muscle pain or weakness, and rarely severe muscle damage, so if any unusual muscle symptoms occur, consultation with a doctor is advised. Liver function abnormalities or changes in blood test results may occur, so regular monitoring during treatment is recommended. There can be cases where blood pressure drops suddenly, so if you experience dizziness or feel faint, immediate reporting is necessary. Interactions may occur when taking with other medications, so it's important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of all medications you are taking. It is advisable for breastfeeding women not to use this medication; if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, so it should not be used in this population. In the case of an overdose, there is no specific antidote, so you must go to the hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it's best not to transfer it to other containers. If any abnormal symptoms occur while taking this medication, it is crucial to consult with healthcare providers for appropriate action.

Serious side effects

Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue), jaundice, shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, hepatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that does not allow light in. Additionally, when storing the medication, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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