Cardiovalton Tablet 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended adult dosage 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 applied when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. For patients with renal impairment, there is no need for dosage adjustment in mild to moderate cases. For patients with liver impairment without cholestasis, use Valsartan 80 mg daily.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this drug or its components, or with certain liver or kidney diseases should not take it. Patients with electrolyte imbalances, renal or liver dysfunction, elderly patients, and those with heart conditions should use this medication with caution. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication; caution is required when driving or operating machinery. This drug may affect potassium levels, so potassium supplements should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and regular blood tests are necessary. Additionally, as this medication may interact with other drugs, it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any medications being taken. If unusual skin lesions, rash, itching, or difficulty breathing occur while taking this medication, immediate medical attention should be sought. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, dizziness, and vomiting may occur, requiring prompt treatment. It is advisable not to use this medication in children, pregnant, or breastfeeding women, as its safety has not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual abnormalities, paralysis.

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle