CodiVard Tablets 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg taken once daily, regardless of meals, and taken with a small amount of water. The 160 mg/12.5 mg strength is applied if prescribed Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for blood pressure reduction.

This medication may 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. Those with allergies to any components of this medication or sulfonamide drugs, or those with severe liver or kidney impairment should not take this medication. Patients with electrolyte imbalances or impaired kidney function, the elderly, or those with heart failure should exercise caution while taking this medication and should have their blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels regularly monitored. The hydrochlorothiazide component may react sensitively to sunlight, increasing the risk of skin cancer, hence precautions for UV protection should be taken during treatment. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Do not take potassium supplements or potassium-containing foods without consulting your doctor, and regular blood tests to prevent electrolyte imbalances are recommended. There may be interactions with lithium preparations, NSAIDs, or other antihypertensive medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmia, and electrolyte abnormalities may occur; if this happens, contact a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment. Store in a place out of reach of children, avoiding moisture, and keep in its original container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, angioedema, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, hepatitis, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, renal failure, significantly decreased urine output, severe generalized swelling with elevated blood pressure, hyperkalemia, low

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature below 30 degrees to preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle