Valsartan Plus Tablets 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The dosage for adults is 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, which can be taken without regard to meals with a small amount of water. For Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, this applies when prescribed Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for blood pressure lowering. Dose adjustment is not required for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 mL/min or more)

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or to sulfonamide drugs. This medication should not be used in patients with severe impairment of liver or kidney function or with specific liver diseases. During treatment, attention should be paid to electrolyte imbalance, especially potassium and sodium levels, and regular blood tests may be required. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. There may be interactions with other medications, especially lithium, NSAIDs, potassium supplements, so consult your doctor if you are taking them. This medication may make the skin sensitive to sunlight, so exposure to sunlight should be minimized and care should be taken with sunscreen. Elderly patients or those with heart, kidney, or liver diseases should be monitored more carefully when taking this medication. Adverse reactions such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough may occur, and if severe allergic reactions or angioedema occur, medical attention should be sought immediately. In case of overdose, hypotension and tachycardia may occur, so adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and visit the hospital immediately if unusual symptoms appear. Store out of reach of children and keep in the original container to avoid moisture in order to maintain the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, shock, syncope, loss of consciousness, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, necrotizing vasculitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary edema, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, hypoglycemia, rhabdomyolysis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), serum sickness, vasculitis, vesicular rash

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should also be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Bright orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle