Valtrex 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

1. Essential Hypertension It is recommended to take with water during meals or between meals. If possible, take at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Adults: An oral dose of 80 mg once daily as valsartan is recommended. If blood pressure is not well controlled, the dose can be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with diuretics, and if necessary, increased to a maximum of 320 mg per day. Elderly patients (75 years and older):

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those with severe hepatic or renal issues should not take this medication. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, individuals with compromised liver function, and those with heart valve disease or cardiovascular disorders should exercise extra caution when taking this medication. Particularly in cases of sodium or fluid depletion in the body, blood pressure may drop sharply upon initial dose administration, so gradual increases in dosage should be made while monitoring the patient's condition. As this medication lowers blood pressure, dizziness or fainting may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, taking this medication with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements may lead to dangerously high potassium levels in the blood, so caution is required. When taking this medication with other antihypertensives or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), renal function may worsen, or blood pressure control may be affected, so it should be taken according to a physician's guidelines. Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function, blood potassium levels, etc., is necessary during treatment, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Children and adolescents should ideally not use this medication as safety and efficacy have not been established for this age group. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, and shock may occur, necessitating immediate hospital care for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer them to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema, hypersensitivity angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, skin or eyes turning yellow (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, altered consciousness, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, ideally kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the medication's effectiveness over time and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with an orange color tinged gray

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle