Valsartan Plus Tablet 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take one tablet daily of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg with a small amount of water, regardless of meals. For blood pressure lowering, the dosage of Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is applied if prescribed as Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm whether you are pregnant, and if pregnancy is confirmed, stop taking it immediately. People who are allergic to any ingredient in this medication or to sulfonamide drugs should not use it. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe liver dysfunction, bile secretion problems, or severely impaired kidney function. Additionally, patients with certain vascular edema, diabetes, or kidney disorders should consult a physician before using this medication. Patients with electrolyte imbalances, fluid deficits, liver or kidney diseases, autoimmune diseases, glaucoma, cerebrovascular disorders, and elderly patients should use this medication cautiously. In particular, since this medication lowers blood pressure, dizziness or symptoms of hypotension may occur upon initial administration, requiring caution. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications should not be taken without consulting a physician, and blood electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. The hydrochlorothiazide component may react to sunlight, increasing the risk of skin cancer; therefore, avoid sun exposure and inform your doctor of any skin changes. Interactions may occur with other medications during the course of treatment, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of all medications being taken, and regular checks are necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmias, and electrolyte disturbances may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, so its use should be avoided, and it should be stored out of reach of children and away from moisture.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to keep it dry, and it is important to maintain the temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

98 tablets/box (14 tablets/PTPX7), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle