Cardovan PLUS160mg+12.5mg
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Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardovan PLUS. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Cardovan PLUS is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe i... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cardovan PLUS is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the bab... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Cardovan PLUS may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Cardovan PLUS should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardovan PLUS may be needed. Please consult your do... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Cardovan PLUS should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardovan PLUS may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cardovan PLUS is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can... View More
Uses of Cardovan PLUS
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Cardovan PLUS
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Increased blood lipid level
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Increased blood uric acid
- Glucose intolerance
How to use Cardovan PLUS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardovan PLUS may be taken... View More
How Cardovan PLUS works
Cardovan PLUS is a combination of two medicines: Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Valsartan is an angiotensin r... View More
- You have been prescribed Cardovan PLUS for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Cardovan PLUS may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Cardovan PLUS during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Indication
Hypertension, Diabetic nephropathy
Adult Dose
Hypertension 1 tablet/day PO (80-160 mg valsartan/12.5-25 mg hydrochlorothiazide); may be titrated after 1-2 weeks of therapy; not to exceed 320 mg val... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <30 Not recommended.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide or sulphonamides. Severe hepatic impairment, creatinine clearance <30ml/min, anuria, cirrhosis, bilia... View More
Mode of Action
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and reduces blood pressure by blocking the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angi... View More
Precaution
DM, postsympathectomy patients. May exacerbate SLE. Monitor serum potassium regularly. Observe for signs of fluid or electrolyte imbalance. Discontinue ... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Valsartan Hyperkalemia (4-10%),Dizziness (2-8%),Hypotension (1-7%),Fatigue (3%) Frequency Not Defined Hydrochlorothiazide Anorexia,Epigastr... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: 1st trimester, C; 2nd and 3rd trimesters, D
Interaction
Increased antihypertensive effect with other antihypertensive drugs. Monitor potassium frequently if used with potassium supplements, potassium-sparing ... View More
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