Kvarban 10/160 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosage should be individualized based on the effects and tolerability of valsartan and rosuvastatin for each patient. ◆ Valsartan 1. Essential hypertension - Take with water during meals or between meals. - It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). - The basic recommended dose is 80 mg administered orally once a day, and if blood pressure control is insufficient, it can be increased to 160 mg per day.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents (under 18 years) have not been established. Therefore, it should not be administered to children and adolescents under 18 years.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication, severe impairment of liver or kidney function, and certain muscle disorders should not take this medication. Particular caution is required for elderly patients or those with high potassium levels, as well as patients with impaired liver function, and regular liver function tests should be performed. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur while taking this medication, notify a doctor immediately, and in severe cases, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. Interactions with other medications may occur, so all medications being taken should be reported to a doctor or pharmacist. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women; it is advisable to avoid taking it while breastfeeding. Safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents have not been established, so use in this population is not advisable. In case of overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, immediate medical assistance should be sought, and caution should be taken as symptoms such as hypotension may occur. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and not transferred to other containers, as this is important for maintaining the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of face, lips, pharynx, tongue, etc.), jaundice, severe edema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, severe neurological symptoms (headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis), markedly decreased urine output, severe edema accompanied by increased blood pressure, severe edema or urinary abnormalities, vasculitis

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]