Covasartan Tablets 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is to take 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, regardless of food, with a small amount of water. For Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, this applies when prescribed for blood pressure reduction. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance above 30 mL/min).

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, particularly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Individuals who are allergic to this medication, its components, or sulfonamide drugs should not take it. Patients with severe liver damage, significantly impaired kidney function, or certain liver diseases should also avoid this medication. Caution is needed for patients with electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia or hyponatremia, kidney dysfunction, diabetes, thyroid diseases, or autoimmune disorders such as lupus when using this medication. Since this medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, dizziness or hypotension may occur when first taken or when the body is dehydrated. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor electrolytes and kidney function. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This medication can interact with several other medications; therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are currently taking. The hydrochlorothiazide component may react sensitively to sunlight, so be mindful of sun protection while taking this medication, and consult healthcare professionals immediately if any skin changes occur. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, electrolyte abnormalities, muscle cramps may appear, so if you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Safety and efficacy of this medication have not been fully established in children and the elderly, so caution is advised. Store in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children, and it is recommended to keep it in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, angioedema, anaphylaxis-like symptoms, other hypersensitivity reactions including serum sickness and vasculitis, hepatitis, kidney failure, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, necrotizing vasculitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary edema, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus,

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle