Valsartan Plus Tablets 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 regardless of meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is used when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. For patients with renal impairment, no dose adjustment is required for mild to moderate impairment (creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min). For patients with liver impairment: If there is no cholestasis, do not exceed 80 mg of Valsartan daily.

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 when pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, those with severe liver or kidney disease, and pregnant or potentially pregnant women should not take this medication. Individuals with electrolyte imbalance, kidney or liver dysfunction, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc. should use this drug cautiously and require regular monitoring. Mild side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, and dyspepsia may occur during treatment, while rarely, serious allergic reactions or symptoms such as decreased kidney function could happen, and any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Potassium supplements or medications containing potassium should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and interactions with other drugs may occur, so it is essential to inform the healthcare provider about any other medications being taken. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in a cool place away from moisture, and kept in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, severe skin reaction, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough+fever, jaundice, general malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

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 sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet in dark red color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle