Barban Tablets 160 mg (Valsartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, an oral dose of 80 mg once a day is recommended. If blood pressure control is inadequate, the dosage may be increased to 160 mg per day or combined with a diuretic, with a maximum of 320 mg. In the elderly (75 years and older), treatment should start at 40 mg once daily. For heart failure treatment, an oral dose of 40 mg twice daily is recommended, which may be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg per dose.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established; therefore, it should not be administered.

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. This medication should not be used in specific patients such as pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver impairment, or those with severe renal dysfunction. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, or those with mild to moderate liver impairment, and their conditions should be closely monitored during treatment. Due to its blood pressure-lowering effects, there is a risk of sudden drops in blood pressure upon initial use, leading to fainting or dizziness. Particularly, patients undergoing dialysis or taking diuretics, and those on strict sodium-restricted diets are at risk of hypotension and should adjust the dosage gradually. This drug can increase potassium levels, so when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, serum potassium levels should be monitored carefully. Additionally, interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. Since this medication may affect liver and kidney functions, it is important to conduct regular blood tests to monitor renal and hepatic functions. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or reduced consciousness can occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Safety has not been established in children and adolescents, so it is advisable not to use it in this age group. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

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 must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

An oval film-coated tablet that is orange with a grayish tint

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle