Co-Diovan 12.5/8012.5mg+80mg
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Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Co-Diovan 12.5/80. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescri... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Co-Diovan 12.5/80 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may be needed. Please consult... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Co-Diovan 12.5/80 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may be needed. Please consult your do... View More |
Introduction
Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it... View More
Uses of Co-Diovan 12.5/80
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Co-Diovan 12.5/80
- 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 Co-Diovan 12.5/80
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. Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may be t... View More
How Co-Diovan 12.5/80 works
Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is a combination of two medicines: Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Valsartan is an angiotens... View More
- You have been prescribed Co-Diovan 12.5/80 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.... View More
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 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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