Captopril 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended adult dosage is 1 tablet containing 80 mg of Valsartan and 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide once a day, taken with a small amount of water and regardless of meals. The dosage of 160 mg of Valsartan and 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide is applicable when prescribed for antihypertensive effect.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this drug or its components, or those with specific liver or kidney diseases, should not use it. Due to its strong antihypertensive effect, caution is advised in patients with hypotension or electrolyte imbalance. This drug can alter potassium levels, so potassium supplements should not be taken without a doctor's instructions. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This drug can make the skin sensitive to sunlight, so proper protection is necessary during sun exposure. There may be interactions with other medications, so if you are taking any other drugs, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Regular check-ups of kidney function or electrolyte levels are necessary to ensure no abnormalities occur. Overdosing this medication can cause hypotension or abnormal heart rhythms, so the dosage must be strictly followed. Children, the elderly, and patients with heart disease should take this medication with particular caution and follow a doctor's instructions. Store this medication in a place that is out of reach of children and in a moisture-free environment.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best kept at a cool temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/(10 tablets/PTP x 3)