Lobahai Tablet 10/160 Milligrams

Adult dose

◆ Valsartan 1. Essential hypertension Take with water during meals or between meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The suggested oral dose of valsartan is 80 mg once daily, regardless of sex or race. For patients with inadequate blood pressure control, the dose may be increased up to 160 mg daily or combined with a diuretic. The maximum daily dose can be increased to 320 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established. Therefore, it should not be administered to children.

This medication can cause severe damage to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods and avoid taking the medication during pregnancy. It is advisable not to use this medication in patients with severe liver impairment or specific liver diseases, and in patients with severe renal impairment. Patients with musculoskeletal diseases or a high risk of myopathy should carefully monitor for symptoms such as myalgia or weakness while taking this medication. Caution is advised in elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and patients with mild liver dysfunction; dosage adjustments and careful monitoring of condition are required. This medication lowers blood pressure, and hypotension symptoms may occur when starting use, so dizziness or fainting should be watched for. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests should be conducted to detect abnormal reactions early. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform the physician or pharmacist of any ongoing medication. Caution is particularly warranted if taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, as blood potassium levels may increase dangerously. If muscle pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, severe fatigue, or other symptoms occur, notify healthcare personnel immediately, and consider discontinuation if necessary. This medication has not established safety and efficacy in children and adolescents, so it should generally not be used. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or altered consciousness may occur; therefore, the prescribed dosage must be adhered to, and if any unusual symptoms occur, medical assistance should be sought immediately. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe edema, hyperkalemia due to elevated potassium levels, liver abnormalities (jaundice, hepatitis, increased transaminases, fatal and non-fatal hepatic failure), severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms), respiratory issues (dyspnea, interstitial pneumonia, asthma attack), serious neurological symptoms (confusion, seizures, lightning)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a closed container that blocks light, and it is recommended to keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy over a long period.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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