Rovax 10/160 mg Tablet

Adult dose

◆ 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 recommended oral dosage for adults regardless of sex or race is once daily 80 mg of Valsartan. The antihypertensive effect gradually appears within 2 weeks and reaches maximum effect after 4 weeks. In patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dosage may be increased to 160 mg per day.

Child dose

Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraceptive methods. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, muscle diseases, or certain liver diseases should not take this medication due to potential risks. Caution is advised for elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with liver impairment, who should undergo regular liver function tests and kidney function tests. This medication can cause muscle-related adverse reactions, such as muscle pain, myopathy, and rarely rhabdomyolysis; if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. Blood pressure may drop sharply, leading to dizziness or fainting; therefore, start at a low dose and monitor the condition. This medication can affect liver and kidney function; thus, patients with impaired function of these organs must consult a physician before taking it. There may be interactions when taken with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor, especially caution is needed when used in conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, etc. It is advisable to avoid or limit alcohol intake during the use of this medication, and if signs of liver dysfunction occur, contact a physician immediately. The safety and effectiveness in children and adolescents have not been established, so it is generally not recommended for this age group. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and immediate medical attention is required for appropriate treatment, as hypotension or altered consciousness may occur. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and be careful not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory problems associated with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache.

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, dizziness, headache, conjunctival hemorrhage, constipation, weakness, chest pain, facial edema, peripheral edema, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, bruising, increased blood liver transaminases (AST, ALT), increased blood creatine phosphokinase, increased blood potassium, elevated gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, paresthesia, anxiety, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, spinal stenosis, insomnia.

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and air, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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