Codytention Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended adult dosage is 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, taken with a small amount of water regardless of meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg may be prescribed for blood pressure reduction.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication or to sulfonamide drugs, those who are pregnant, those with severe liver disease, or those with significantly impaired kidney function should not take this medication. Patients with electrolyte imbalances, kidney or liver problems, elderly patients, and those with heart diseases should exercise special caution when taking this medication and follow their doctor's instructions. Mild side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough may occur, and rare but severe side effects such as angioedema, hepatitis, kidney failure, and hypotension may also occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. Caution is needed during driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, and if symptoms of hypotension arise, the doctor should be consulted immediately. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing foods should not be taken arbitrarily without a doctor's consultation, and regular kidney or liver function tests should be carried out. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when used in conjunction with lithium, NSAIDs, and diabetes medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and it is also not recommended during breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been established, so it is best not to administer to children. In case of overdose, symptoms like hypotension or electrolyte abnormalities may arise, so visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children, and it is safest to keep it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual abnormalities, malaise

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle