What Is the Connection between Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide?
Valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to the circulatory system drugs> antihypertensive drugs> angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide
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- Drug Name
- Valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide
- Alias
- Compound Valsartan, Valsartan, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Foreign name
- Valsartan, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Dosage form
- Each tablet contains valsartan 80mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg
- Valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to the circulatory system drugs> antihypertensive drugs> angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
- Valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide is composed of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. When the two drugs are combined, the antihypertensive effect is enhanced. The components of valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide have a synergistic effect on lowering blood pressure, which is greater than the two components alone.
- Valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide
- It is suitable for patients with hypertension treated by combination medication.
- Those who are allergic to the drug, pregnant and lactating women are contraindicated.
- Patients with severe renal insufficiency, decreased blood volume, and biliary obstruction should be used with caution.
- Edema and headache have less effect on blood potassium. Other rare adverse reactions include fatigue, upper respiratory infections, indigestion, and joint pain.
- The usual starting and maintenance doses are 1 tablet per day (valsartan 80mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg). If the effect is not good, the dose can be increased. The maximum dose is once a day, 2 tablets each time. The best antihypertensive effect is usually achieved within 3 to 4 weeks after taking the drug. Elderly patients do not need to adjust the starting dose. Can be used in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
- Cimetidine, warfarin, digoxin, atenolol, amlodipine, glibenclamide. Combined with potassium-preserving diuretics, potassium supplements or potassium-containing drugs can increase blood potassium.
- See valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide.