Valsartan/Hydroklortiazid Actavis
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Actavis tablets contain two active substances that help lower high blood pressure when one medicine alone is not enough.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
320 mg / 25 mg
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Manufacturer
Actavis Group PTC ehf
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet once a day.
Method
Take one tablet daily, usually in the morning, with or without food, swallowed with a glass of water. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without your doctor's advice.
Important
Maximum one tablet per day, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood potassium
- •Increased blood lipid levels
- •Low blood sodium
- •Low blood magnesium
- •High uric acid in blood
- •Itchy rash or other skin rashes
- •Loss of appetite
- •Mild nausea and vomiting
- •Dizziness or fainting when standing up
- •Erectile dysfunction
RARE
- •Cough
- •Low blood pressure
- •Dizziness
- •Dehydration (symptoms include thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, and dry skin)
- •Muscle pain
- •Fatigue
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Blurred vision
- •Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- •Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
- •Abdominal pain
- •Skin swelling and blistering from sun sensitivity
- •High blood calcium
- •High blood sugar
- •Sugar in urine
- •Worsening of diabetes
- •Constipation, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, liver problems (which may include yellowing of skin or eyes)
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Headache
- •Insomnia
- •Depressed mood
- •Low platelet count (may cause bleeding or bruising)
- •Visual disturbances
- •Diarrhea
- •Joint pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamides, soy, peanuts, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are more than 3 months pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease, or if you cannot urinate (anuria).
- Inform your doctor if your blood potassium or sodium levels are too low, or if your calcium levels are too high.
- Do not use if you have diabetes or kidney problems and are taking a blood pressure medicine containing aliskiren.
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- If you experience swelling of your face, tongue, or throat (angioedema) while taking this medicine, stop immediately and seek medical attention.
- Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the risk of skin cancer. Protect your skin from sun exposure. Inform your doctor if you have had skin cancer or notice any new skin changes.
- If you experience decreased vision or eye pain, stop taking the medicine immediately and contact a doctor, as this could lead to permanent vision loss.
- If you develop sudden severe shortness of breath or breathing difficulties after taking this medicine, seek immediate medical attention.