DuoTan Tablets 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily to be taken with a small amount of water regardless of meals. For those prescribed Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for blood pressure reduction, this dosage applies. For patients with kidney impairment, dosage adjustment is not necessary for mild to moderate kidney impairment (creatinine clearance above 30 mL/min).

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to this drug, its components, or sulfonamide drugs. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, certain liver diseases, and specific electrolyte imbalances may be at risk if using this medication, thus should avoid it. Patients with a history of angioedema or specific allergic reactions may experience serious side effects when taking this medication, so caution is advised. Individuals with electrolyte imbalances, fluid depletion, liver or kidney function impairments, certain autoimmune diseases, the elderly, etc., should use this medication cautiously, and their conditions should be monitored regularly. This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Do not take potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications without consulting your physician, and regular monitoring of blood potassium levels is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. While taking this medication, there may be an increased risk of skin cancer, so it is advisable to avoid sun exposure and Check the condition of the skin periodically. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, and muscle cramps may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. To ensure safety for children, store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container away from moisture.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, 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, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication's effectiveness can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

Bright orange oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP [14 tablets/PTP packaging x 2]