Codiovan Tablet 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended adult dosage is one tablet containing valsartan 80 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, taken with a small amount of water regardless of meals. The valsartan 160 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg dosage applies when prescribed for blood pressure reduction. For patients with renal impairment, mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance above 30 mL/min) does not require dosage adjustment. For patients with liver impairment,

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients allergic to any of the components in this medication, or those with certain liver or kidney diseases, should not take it. As this drug has a strong effect on lowering blood pressure, caution should be exercised in patients with electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, or renal or hepatic dysfunction. While taking this medication, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cough may occur, and rarely, serious allergic reactions or renal function decline may happen. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This drug can affect potassium levels, so potassium supplements should not be taken without consulting a physician, and regular blood tests should be done to monitor electrolyte status. Patients with renal artery stenosis should not use this drug, and those with decreased renal function should carefully decide on dosage adjustments or the use of this medication. Patients with a history of skin cancer or sun sensitivity should pay attention to skin protection while taking this drug, and should notify a physician immediately if any skin issues arise. Interactions with other medications may occur, so if you are taking any other drugs, be sure to inform your healthcare provider, particularly with lithium preparations, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and potassium-sparing diuretics. It is safer for pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid using this drug, and they should consult a physician if needed. Safety in children has not been established, so it should not be used in pediatric patients. Although there is no significant difference in efficacy and safety for the elderly, careful monitoring should be performed during use. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, and muscle cramps may appear, and appropriate treatment should be sought immediately from a medical institution. This drug should be stored away from moisture and direct sunlight in a place out of reach of children, and it is safe to store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, serum sickness and vasculitis, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, acute bronchitis, respiratory distress, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary edema, renal failure, hepatitis, abnormal liver function (jaundice), altered consciousness accompanied by hyponatremia, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombo

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle