Oscovan Plus Tablet 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, which can be taken with or without food and should be taken with a small amount of water. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg applies when prescribed for blood pressure lowering.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and patients with severe liver or kidney disease should not take this medication. Caution is advised in patients with electrolyte imbalance, liver or kidney dysfunction, certain autoimmune diseases, acute closed-angle glaucoma, cerebrovascular disease, elderly patients, and those with heart failure. Because this drug lowers blood pressure, caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Potassium supplements or potassium-rich foods should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and blood potassium levels and electrolyte status should be regularly monitored. Patients with poor kidney function should undergo kidney function tests before and after taking this medication, and should inform medical staff immediately if symptoms of worsening kidney function or low blood pressure occur. The hydrochlorothiazide component may increase sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of skin cancer, so sun exposure should be avoided, and any skin changes should be discussed with a doctor. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking, especially lithium, NSAIDs, potassium-sparing diuretics, and antihypertensives. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and muscle cramps may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Keep this medication out of reach of children, store it in a dry place, and keep it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual abnormalities, paralysis, and numbness

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in an airtight container in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius, away from moisture. It is best to keep it in a dry location as moisture can reduce the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

Opaque red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

98 tablets (14 tablets/PTP × 7)