Co Diovan 160/25mg Tablet 28's
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Co-diovaan Is A Combination Medication That Includes Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide. It's Used Primarily To Manage High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
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co-diovaan Is A Combination Medication That Includes valsartan And hydrochlorothiazide. It's Used Primarily To Manage High Blood Pressure (hypertension). Here’s An Overview Of Its Components, Uses, Side Effects, And Interactions:
components:
- valsartan: An Angiotensin Ii Receptor Blocker (arb) That Helps Relax Blood Vessels And Lower Blood Pressure.
- hydrochlorothiazide: A Thiazide Diuretic That Helps Reduce Fluid Retention And Lower Blood Pressure By Removing Excess Salt And Water From The Body.
uses:
- hypertension (high Blood Pressure): Co-diovaan Is Used To Lower Blood Pressure And Reduce The Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack, And Kidney Damage.
- heart Failure: It May Also Be Used To Help Manage Symptoms Of Heart Failure, Often In Combination With Other Medications.
common Side Effects:
- dizziness Or Lightheadedness: Especially When Standing Up Quickly, Due To A Drop In Blood Pressure.
- headache: Common In Some Individuals.
- fatigue: Feeling Unusually Tired Or Weak.
- nausea: Some People Might Experience Mild Nausea Or Stomach Upset.
- back Pain: Mild To Moderate Back Pain Can Occur.
serious Side Effects:
- kidney Problems: Symptoms Such As Decreased Urine Output, Swelling In The Legs Or Feet, Or Unusual Fatigue.
- high Potassium Levels (hyperkalemia): Symptoms Include Muscle Weakness, Irregular Heartbeat, Or Confusion, Mainly Due To The Valsartan Component.
- low Potassium Levels (hypokalemia): Symptoms Such As Muscle Cramps, Weakness, Or Irregular Heartbeat, Often Due To The Hydrochlorothiazide Component.
- allergic Reactions: Rare But Serious Reactions Like Rash, Itching, Swelling, Severe Dizziness, Or Difficulty Breathing.
- severe Dehydration Or Electrolyte Imbalance: Due To The Diuretic Effect, Which Can Lead To Symptoms Like Severe Dizziness, Fainting, Or Rapid Heartbeat.
interactions:
- other Antihypertensive Medications: Combining With Other Blood Pressure-lowering Drugs Can Enhance The Effect, Sometimes Causing Too Low Blood Pressure.
- potassium Supplements Or Potassium-sparing Diuretics: Can Increase The Risk Of High Potassium Levels, Particularly Due To Valsartan.
- nsaids (non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs): May Reduce The Effectiveness Of Co-diovaan And Affect Kidney Function.
- lithium: Can Increase Lithium Levels, Potentially Leading To Toxicity.
- diuretics: Combining With Other Diuretics Can Increase The Risk Of Electrolyte Imbalances.
additional Considerations:
- monitoring: Regular Monitoring Of Blood Pressure, Kidney Function, And Electrolyte Levels Is Usually Required.
- hydration: It’s Important To Stay Well-hydrated While On This Medication To Avoid Dehydration And Electrolyte Imbalances.
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Class | Non Rx-medicines All |
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Type | Normal |
Strength | |
Dosage | Tablet |
Origin | |
Usage | Hypertension, |
Generic |