Searotan Duo Tablets 80/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, with a small amount of water, regardless of meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg may be taken if prescribed by a doctor for blood pressure lowering.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, or sulfonamide drugs, as well as those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, and a history of certain types of angioedema should not use this medication. Patients with electrolyte imbalances or problems with kidney and liver function, elderly patients, and those with heart failure require careful attention when using this drug, and routine monitoring is required. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may cause dizziness or hypotension when first taken, so if any symptoms occur, the healthcare provider should be notified immediately. During treatment, potassium supplements or potassium-containing medications should not be taken without consulting a physician, and it is important to regularly check electrolyte levels. This medication may interact with other drugs, particularly with lithium preparations, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other antihypertensive medications, so caution is necessary when used in combination. The hydrochlorothiazide component may cause sensitivity to sunlight; therefore, it is advisable to minimize UV exposure and take care of skin protection during treatment. This drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness; hence caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers are advised not to use this drug, and safety in children has not been established. Overdose can lead to serious symptoms such as hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, and kidney failure; therefore, it is crucial to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, and if unusual symptoms occur, the individual should visit a medical institution immediately. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container, protected from moisture.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic-like symptoms, other hypersensitivity/allergic reactions including serum sickness and vasculitis, severe skin adverse reactions (rash, vesicular dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), necrotizing vasculitis), liver abnormalities (hepatitis, intrahepatic cholestasis, jaundice), kidney failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary edema, shock, fainting, loss of consciousness, agranulocytosis

Mild side effects

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

This drug is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, keeping it in a cool place at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius helps maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets - 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets - 100 tablets/bottle