Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Krka
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Krka tablets contain two active ingredients that work together to lower high blood pressure when one medicine alone is not enough.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
320 mg / 12.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet.
Method
Take one tablet daily, usually in the morning, with or without food, swallowed with a glass of water.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day, unless your doctor tells you to.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low levels of potassium in your blood.
- •High levels of fats (lipids) in your blood.
- •Low levels of sodium in your blood.
- •Low levels of magnesium in your blood.
- •High levels of uric acid in your blood.
- •Itchy skin rash or other rashes.
- •Decreased appetite.
- •Mild nausea and vomiting.
- •Dizziness or feeling faint when you stand up.
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection.
RARE
- •Cough.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •General dizziness.
- •Signs of not having enough water in your body (dehydration), such as thirst, dry mouth, or dry skin.
- •Muscle pain.
- •Feeling tired.
- •Tingling or numb feeling.
- •Blurred eyesight.
- •Ringing or buzzing sound in the ears.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Joint pain.
- •Trouble breathing.
- •Significantly less urine than usual.
- •Fainting (passing out).
- •Liver problems, which can sometimes cause yellow skin or eyes.
- •Signs of kidney problems, like changes in blood test results.
- •Headache.
- •Trouble sleeping.
- •Feeling sad or depressed.
- •A type of skin or lip cancer (non-melanoma).
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamides (similar medicines), or any other ingredients.
- Do not use this medicine if you are more than 3 months pregnant or might become pregnant, as it can harm your baby.
- Do not take if you have severe liver or kidney disease, if you cannot urinate, or if you are on dialysis.
- Seek immediate medical help if you get swelling of your face, tongue, or throat (angioedema), a severe skin rash with blisters, changes in your vision or eye pain, fever with sore throat, or sudden severe breathing problems.
- Do not take if you have diabetes or kidney problems and are taking a medicine called aliskiren for high blood pressure.
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- This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to the sun and may increase the risk of certain skin cancers. Protect your skin from sun and UV rays.