Codyquban Tablet 80/12.5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose is one tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, which can be taken regardless of meals with a small amount of water. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg applies when prescribed for blood pressure reduction. The blood pressure-lowering effect reaches its maximum effectiveness after 2 to 4 weeks.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used by people with allergies to specific components or sulfonamide medications, severe liver impairment or kidney impairment, or women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Caution is required for patients with electrolyte imbalance, reduced kidney or liver function, elderly patients, and those with heart disease; regular checks of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be performed during medication use. Because this medication lowers blood pressure, dizziness or hypotensive symptoms may occur initially, so caution is advised. Potassium supplements or medications containing potassium should not be taken without consulting a physician, and severe electrolyte imbalances should be treated under medical guidance. During the use of this medication, care should be taken to avoid excessive sun exposure, and any unusual skin reactions should be reported to healthcare personnel immediately. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. There may be drug interactions; if you are taking other medications, you must inform your healthcare personnel, especially when combined with lithium preparations, NSAIDs, and potassium-sparing diuretics. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, tachycardia, and electrolyte abnormalities may occur; immediate assistance from healthcare personnel is required. This medication has not been established for safety and efficacy in children, so it is recommended not to use it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory disturbances accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Furthermore, it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Bright orange, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle