Valsartan and Rosuvastatin Tablets 20/160 mg

Adult dose

Valsartan: For adults with essential hypertension, the recommended oral dose is 80 mg once daily. If blood pressure control is inadequate, it can be increased to 160 mg daily, and if necessary, can be further increased to a maximum of 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years and older) should start at 40 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted for renal impairment, intravascular volume depletion, and liver impairment. For adults with heart failure, the recommended starting dose is 40 mg taken orally twice a day, which can be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg as needed.

Child dose

Valsartan: The safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established, therefore it should not be administered. Rosuvastatin: There are no specific dosing instructions for children, and no separate dosage guidance is provided.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication, women of childbearing potential, those with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with muscle disease should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with elevated potassium levels in the blood, and patients with impaired liver function should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and may sometimes need repeated liver function tests. Patients with heart valve disease or those at risk of sudden drops in blood pressure should also exercise caution when taking this medication. This medication can cause muscle pain or weakness, and rarely rhabdomyolysis, so if any abnormal symptoms in the muscles occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, caution is necessary, especially when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, lithium, certain antibiotics or antifungals. Women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid taking this medication, and those who plan to conceive should consult a doctor and use appropriate contraception. The safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents have not been established; therefore, it should not be taken by individuals under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop suddenly, so seek medical attention immediately, and blood dialysis is not effective. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring to another container should be avoided. During treatment, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination difficulties.

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, chest discomfort, dizziness, headache, conjunctival hemorrhage, constipation, weakness, chest pain, facial edema, peripheral edema, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, bruising, elevated liver aminotransferase levels (AST, ALT), increased creatinine phosphokinase, elevated potassium levels, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, sensory impairment, anxiety, upper respiratory infection, viral infection.

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, as extreme hot or cold conditions can affect its efficacy.

Appearance

Brown oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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