Valsartan Plus Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet of 80 mg of valsartan/12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide once daily with a small amount of water, regardless of meals. In case prescribed for blood pressure reduction, take valsartan 160 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. Patients with mild to moderate renal impairment do not need dosage adjustment. Patients with mild to moderate liver impairment without bile duct obstruction should use valsartan

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergic reactions to any ingredients in this medication or with certain liver or kidney diseases should not take it. Patients with electrolyte imbalance, kidney or liver dysfunction, cardiovascular diseases, and elderly patients should take it with special caution and follow medical advice. Mild side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, and cough may occur during treatment, but they are mostly temporary. Rarely, severe allergic reactions, angioedema, renal failure, and hepatitis can occur, so consult medical personnel immediately if symptoms appear. This drug may interact with other medications, particularly lithium, NSAIDs, potassium supplements, and diabetes medications, so caution is advised when taken together. Beware of dizziness or drowsiness when driving or operating machinery. Do not use potassium supplements or potassium-containing products without consulting a doctor during treatment, and it is important to regularly check electrolytes and kidney function through blood tests. The safety of this drug in children has not been established, and it can be used in the elderly without special dosage adjustments, but careful observation is needed. Overdose can lead to hypotension, arrhythmias, and electrolyte abnormalities, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. Store in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children and in its original container to maintain drug effectiveness.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to keep the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Bright orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle