Cordiovan Tablets 160/12.5 mg (Valsartan, Hydrochlorothiazide)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage is 80 mg of Valsartan / 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide, taken once daily as one tablet, with or without food, taken with a small amount of water. Valsartan 160 mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is applicable when prescribed for blood pressure reduction. The antihypertensive effect reaches its maximum after 2 to 4 weeks. For patients with kidney impairment, dosages should be adjusted for mild to moderate impairments (creatinine clearance of 30 mL/

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so use should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Individuals with allergies to this medication or sulfonamide drugs, or with severe liver or kidney disease, should not use it. Patients with electrolyte imbalance, volume depletion, kidney and liver dysfunction, elderly patients, and those with diabetes should take this medication with caution and require regular monitoring. This medication can cause symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness; therefore, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. If taken with potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications, serum potassium levels may become dangerously high, so consultation with a doctor is advised. This medication can interact with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is essential to inform your physician of any medications being taken. There may be an increased risk of skin cancer, so avoid exposure to sunlight and report any skin abnormalities to a doctor immediately. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmia, electrolyte abnormalities may occur, so dosages must be strictly followed, and if any unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Safety in children has not been established, and nursing women are advised to avoid taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, angioedema, hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, necrotizing vasculitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary edema, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, cold sweat, pallor, and high fever.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• fatigue
• back pain
• cough
• upper respiratory tract infection
• diarrhea
• arthralgia
• abdominal pain

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication’s effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

98 tablets (14 tablets/PTP packaging x 7)