Exban Plus Tablet 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended adult dose is 80 mg of valsartan/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily, which can be taken with or without food and should be taken with a small amount of water. 160 mg of valsartan/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide is applicable when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. Dose adjustment is not needed for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters. If pregnancy is confirmed, you must stop taking it immediately. Do not use this medication in patients with known allergies to any of its ingredients or severe liver or kidney disorders. Patients with electrolyte imbalances, poor kidney or liver function, and the elderly should use this medication with caution. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Potassium supplements or medications containing potassium should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and serum electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly. This medication may interact with other drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. The hydrochlorothiazide component may increase sensitivity to sunlight and may raise the risk of skin cancer, so it is recommended to avoid sun exposure and regularly check skin condition. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough may occur during treatment; if severe abnormal symptoms arise, consult a healthcare professional immediately. It is safest for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid taking this medication and consult a doctor if necessary. Overdose may lead to hypotension or electrolyte abnormalities, so strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and follow your doctor's instructions. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain its safety and effectiveness.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary symptoms

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• fatigue
• lower 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 tightly sealed container. Keep the storage temperature below 30 degrees and avoid moist areas.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

98 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTP*7], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle