Hipotens Tablets

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet containing 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 is applied when prescribed for blood pressure lowering. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment (creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min). For patients with liver impairment, up to 80 mg of Valsartan is used per day without biliary obstruction.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, certain liver diseases, or kidney diseases should not use it. Administration should also be avoided in patients with severely impaired kidney function or certain blood disorders. Since this drug can lower blood pressure, dizziness or symptoms of hypotension may occur upon initial administration, requiring caution. As it can affect potassium levels, potassium supplements should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and regular electrolyte level checks are recommended. During treatment, caution should be exercised while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. Interactions may arise when used with specific medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals of any other ongoing medications. This drug can rarely cause serious side effects such as skin rash, angioedema, hepatitis, kidney failure, and electrolyte abnormalities, thus any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it in children. Elderly patients do not have significant differences in effectiveness and side effects from those in younger patients; however, careful monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte status is advised. In the event of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, arrhythmias, and electrolyte imbalances may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from moisture and to keep it out of reach of children, ideally in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever with severe rash, blisters, exfoliation of skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized severe fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, and urinary issues.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture and should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle