Cordialzaltan 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, which can be taken regardless of meals and should be taken with a small amount of water. For hypertensive treatment, Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is applied when prescribed.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially during the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to this drug or its components, those with specific hepatic or renal impairment, and pregnant women should not take it. Patients with electrolyte imbalances or problems with kidney and liver function, elderly patients, and those with heart disease should use this drug with caution, as blood pressure can drop sharply; thus, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary if symptoms occur. This drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Potassium supplements or potassium-containing foods should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and it is important to regularly check electrolyte levels and kidney function. During the use of this drug, it is important to avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and notify medical personnel immediately if any skin abnormalities occur. There may be interactions with other medications, so inform your healthcare professional of all medications you are taking, especially when combined with lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and potassium-sparing diuretics. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmia, and electrolyte abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. The safety and efficacy of this drug in children have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in pediatrics. When stored, keep it out of reach of children, avoid moisture, and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever associated respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Such storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Bright orange oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle