Cordialcan Tablet 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily with a small amount of water, regardless of meals. For Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, this applies when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dosage adjustment is not necessary. For patients with mild to moderate liver impairment without cholestasis, take Valsartan 80 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Patients who are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients of this medication or have certain liver or kidney disorders should not take this medication. Patients with severely reduced kidney function or certain electrolyte abnormalities should also avoid this medication, and should consult with their doctor if they have such conditions. This medication lowers blood pressure, so dizziness or symptoms of hypotension may occur during the initial period of taking it, requiring caution. As it can affect potassium levels, potassium supplements or medications containing potassium should not be taken without consulting a doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels should be conducted during treatment with this medication to check for any abnormalities. Particularly, elderly patients or those with heart failure or after myocardial infarction should use it with extra caution and adjust the dosage according to their doctor's instructions if necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. This medication can increase skin sensitivity and may raise the risk of skin cancer, so avoid strong sunlight or UV exposure while taking it, and consult a doctor immediately if any skin issues arise. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is required. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so it is not used in pediatric patients. In case of overdose, hypotension, arrhythmias, electrolyte abnormalities, etc., may occur, so you should adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage, and visit a medical institution immediately if any unusual symptoms arise. Store in a place out of reach of children, avoiding moisture, and keep it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, hepatitis, liver abnormalities (jaundice), renal failure, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, severe neurological symptoms (severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis), significant decrease in urine output, severe

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

98 tablets/PTP((14 tablets/PTP)x7))