It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valzide 80/12.5.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valzide 80/12.5 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valzide 80/12.5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Valzide 80/12.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Valzide 80/12.5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valzide 80/12.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Valzide 80/12.5 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Valzide 80/12.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valzide 80/12.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Valzide 80/12.5 12.5mg+80mg Tablet
Introduction
Valzide 80/12.5 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 lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
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Uses of Valzide 80/12.5
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Valzide 80/12.5
Common
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 Valzide 80/12.5
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. Valzide 80/12.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Valzide 80/12.5 works
Valzide 80/12.5 is a combination of two medicines: Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vesse...
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Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Valzide 80/12.5 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Valzide 80/12.5 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle...
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It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Valzide 80/12.5 during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Brief Description
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 v...
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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, bil...
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Mode of Action
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and reduces blood pressure by blocking the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of an...
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Precaution
DM, postsympathectomy patients. May exacerbate SLE. Monitor serum potassium regularly. Observe for signs of fluid or electrolyte imbalance. Discontinu...
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Side Effect
1-10%
Valsartan
Hyperkalemia (4-10%),Dizziness (2-8%),Hypotension (1-7%),Fatigue (3%)
Frequency Not Defined
Hydrochlorothiazide
Anorexia,Epigas...
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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-sparin...
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