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Codyquban Tablets 160/12.5 mg

Codyquban Tablets 160/12.5 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Valsartan›160mg / 1 tabletHydrochlorothiazide›12.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
안국약품(주)
Appearance
Dark red oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200805341 · Notified 2008.05.09 · Insurance code 650202750

Summary

Main use
Improvement in blood pressure control of essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For adults, take 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily with a small amount of water, regardless of meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is applicable when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance greater than 30 mL/min). For patients with liver impairment, conditions without cholestasis should not exceed Valsartan 80 mg per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
안국약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement in blood pressure control of essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is used for patients with essential hypertension whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy. In other words, it helps effectively manage blood pressure by adding this medication when blood pressure cannot be controlled with existing treatments. This contributes to stably lowering blood pressure and reducing cardiovascular risks.

How to take

Adult dose

For adults, take 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily with a small amount of water, regardless of meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is applicable when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance greater than 30 mL/min). For patients with liver impairment, conditions without cholestasis should not exceed Valsartan 80 mg per day.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Do not take this medication if you have an allergy to this drug or its ingredients, or if you are allergic to sulfonamide drugs, or if you have severe liver or kidney impairment. Particular caution is required for patients with impaired kidney function, electrolyte imbalances, liver disease, or heart failure. This medication can cause symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Since it can affect potassium levels, it is important to avoid excessive intake of potassium supplements or potassium-containing foods without consulting a doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is necessary during treatment to ensure there are no abnormalities. The hydrochlorothiazide component may react sensitively to sunlight, increasing the risk of skin cancer, so sun exposure should be avoided and skin condition checked regularly. This medication can interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other medicines, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In cases of overdose, symptoms like hypotension, dizziness, and cardiac arrhythmias may appear, so you should visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently confirmed in children and the elderly, so caution should be exercised when using it. Store this medication in a moisture-proof container and keep it out of the reach of children, and it is safer to keep it in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, vascular edema, anaphylactic-like symptoms, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, hepatitis, abnormal skin reactions, pulmonary edema, liver abnormalities (jaundice), intrahepatic cholestasis, jaundice, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe neurological symptoms (sudden and

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • nasopharyngitis
  • fatigue
  • low back pain
  • cough
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • diarrhea
  • arthralgia
  • abdominal pain
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  • upper abdominal pain
  • blurred vision
  • visual disturbances
  • anxiety
  • arthritis
  • bronchitis
  • acute bronchitis
  • chest pain
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • dyspepsia
  • erectile dysfunction
  • enteritis
  • hyperhidrosis
  • sensory loss
  • insomnia
  • hypokalemia
  • hypotension
  • influenza
  • muscle cramps
  • myalgia
  • nausea
  • nasal congestion
  • nasal bleeding
  • throat pain
  • otitis media

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained below 30 degrees Celsius, and it is best to avoid humid places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle

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