Codyquval 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended adult dosage is one tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, to be taken with a small amount of water regardless of meals. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg applies if prescribed for blood pressure lowering at Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication or similar drugs, severe liver impairment, or kidney impairment should not take this medication. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, electrolyte imbalance, elderly patients, and patients with heart disease should use this medication cautiously and require regular check-ups. This medication lowers blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or symptoms of hypotension, therefore care is needed when driving or operating machinery. It can affect potassium levels, so potassium supplements should not be taken without a doctor's instruction, and regular blood electrolyte tests should be conducted. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if taking other medications, consultation with healthcare professionals is essential. The hydrochlorothiazide component may increase sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of skin cancer, therefore sunlight exposure should be avoided, and skin conditions should be checked regularly. Women who are breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication, and safety in pediatric patients has not been established. Overdosing may lead to hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, muscle cramps, etc., therefore dosage must be strictly adhered to, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture, and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy for a long time.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, angioedema, anaphylactoid symptoms, other hypersensitivity/allergic reactions including serum sickness and vasculitis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, hepatitis, skin adverse reactions, jaundice, abnormal liver function, kidney failure, significantly reduced urine output, severe edema or urination problems, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma-like symptoms.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and placed in a cool location below 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for an extended period.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle