Coval Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take one tablet containing Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, with or without food and with a small amount of water. For the 160 mg Valsartan/12.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide combination, it is prescribed for blood pressure reduction. Dosage adjustments are not necessary for patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment. For liver impairment patients without biliary obstruction, Valsartan should not exceed 80 mg daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially when taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to certain components or those with severe liver dysfunction or severe kidney impairment. Patients with compromised kidney or liver function, electrolyte imbalances, elderly patients, and those with heart disease should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so care should be taken while driving or operating machinery. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and potassium levels in the blood should be monitored regularly. Blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte status should be regularly monitored during the use of this medication. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, the skin may become sensitive to sunlight, so sun exposure should be avoided, and any unusual skin changes should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions, angioedema, hepatitis, renal failure, and electrolyte abnormalities, so if any symptoms occur, it should be discontinued immediately, and medical consultation is advised. There may be interactions with other medications, so if you are taking other medicines, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially regarding lithium preparations, NSAIDs, and potassium-sparing diuretics, which should be used with caution. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, arrhythmias, and electrolyte abnormalities may occur, and if symptoms arise, immediate emergency treatment and a visit to a healthcare facility are necessary. Keep out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place, maintaining the drug's quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and moisture, in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle