Dikyuban Tablet 40 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

Essential Hypertension: Take once daily with water either during meals or in between meals. It is recommended to take 80 mg orally at the same time each day if possible. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum daily dose of 320 mg. Elderly patients (aged 75 years and older) should start at 40 mg once daily. Heart Failure: Take 4 mg twice daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients under the age of 18.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Patients with liver cirrhosis or biliary excretion disorders are also advised to avoid this medication. Patients with a history of angioedema or those who have experienced angioedema should avoid this medication. Diabetic patients with moderate to severe renal impairment should be cautious not to combine this medication with certain drugs. Elderly patients or those with high blood potassium levels, and patients with mild to moderate liver impairment should have their doses adjusted and be monitored closely when using this medication. Patients with heart valve disease or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and those with ischemic heart disease or cerebral vascular disease should be careful to avoid excessive drops in blood pressure. When first taking this medication, blood pressure may drop rapidly, causing dizziness or fainting, so particularly those with low fluid or sodium levels should start at a low dose and gradually increase. Patients with renal artery stenosis may experience renal function deterioration, so renal function should be monitored closely while taking this medication. Patients with heart failure or after myocardial infarction may experience changes in kidney function, so regular kidney function tests are important. This medication lowers blood pressure, so caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Taking this medication with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements may lead to dangerously high potassium levels, so consultation with a physician is necessary when taking together. When taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the blood pressure-lowering effect may be reduced and renal function may deteriorate, so caution is advised. Taking it with lithium preparations may increase lithium levels and result in toxicity, so monitoring of blood lithium levels is needed. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop very low, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication has not been established for safety and efficacy in children and adolescents, thus its use is not recommended. When stored, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe and sudden fatigue, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is also important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle