Codytension Tablet 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, taken with a small amount of water without regard to meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg should be taken when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dose adjustment is not necessary. In cases of liver impairment without bile duct obstruction,

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Those who are allergic to any of the components of this medication or sulfonamide drugs, pregnant women, and individuals with severe liver or kidney impairment should not use this medication. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with electrolyte imbalances, abnormal kidney or liver function, certain autoimmune diseases, cerebrovascular problems, elderly patients, or heart failure. The hydrcchlorothiazide component may increase sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of skin cancer, so UV protection and skin condition monitoring are necessary during treatment. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, and dyspepsia may occur when taking this medication, and rare but serious allergic reactions, hepatitis, or kidney failure may also occur, so any unusual symptoms should prompt an immediate consultation with a physician. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is needed. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and this medication can affect kidney function, so regular examinations are required for patients with kidney disease. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, lithium preparations, NSAIDs, etc., so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant women, and breastfeeding women, should avoid using this medication, and should consult a physician while breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so use is not recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmia, or muscle cramps may occur, so immediate medical attention is required. Store in a place out of reach of children and in a dry place to avoid moisture.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, 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, urine

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• fatigue
• low back pain
• cough
• upper respiratory tract 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 best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle