CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET is an 'anti-hypertensives' medication primarily used for lowering high blood pressure (hypertension) by removing extra fluid (electrolytes) from the body. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it increases the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines namely Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is a blood pressure-lowering medicine that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolytes overload from the body. Together, CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET lowers the fluid overload, raised blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the future risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Take CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, diarrhea, taste change, dizziness, upset stomach, decreased blood pressure, fatigue, headache, increased blood lipid level, increased blood uric acid, electrolyte imbalance, glucose intolerance. Most of these side effects of CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET should not be taken if you are known to be allergic to CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET or any other medicines. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and increase heart disease and stroke risk. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless the doctor has told you. This CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET should not be used for children as the safety and efficacy of CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET in children have not been established. You are recommended not to consume alcohol and CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage. Drive with caution, CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET is primarily used to reduce high blood pressure. It is a combination of two medicines, namely: Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is a blood pressure-lowering medicine that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolytes overload from the body. Together, CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET lowers the fluid overload, raised blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the future risk of a heart attack and stroke.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Taste change
• Dizziness
• Upset stomach
• Decreased blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Increased blood lipid level
• Increased blood uric acid
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Glucose intolerance.

Before taking CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, gout (inflammation and pain in joints), loss of water and minerals from the body, and skin cancer. If you have diarrhea, vomiting or sweating, immediately inform your doctor as it may cause serious loss of body water and risk of lightheadedness (feeling of dizziness and faintness). CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET may affect the blood sugar, inform your doctor if you have diabetes and regularly monitor your blood sugar level. This CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET may increase skin cancer risk, thus avoiding going in the sun and using sunscreen, and wearing protective cloth when you are going out. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless the doctor has told you. This CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET should not be used for children as the safety and efficacy of CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET in children have not been established. You are recommended not to consume alcohol and CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage. Drive with caution, CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

Drug-drug interaction: This medicine may interact with an antidepressant (lithium), antidiabetic medicines (metformin, insulin), other anti-hypertensive medicines (atenolol, aliskiren, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, metoprolol), pain killers (ibuprofen, codeine), medicines used for arthritis (dexamethasone).

Drug-food Interaction: CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET may interact with high potassium-containing food and drinks. So, if you are using any of the OTC items, please tell your doctor. Also, alcohol should not be consumed while taking CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The efficacy of CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET is affected, and the disease condition may even worsen if taken in patients with a recent or history of heart disease, low blood pressure, low potassium level, thyroid disease, asthma, diabetes, and allergy.

• LITHIUM
• METFORMIN
• INSULIN
• ATENOLOL
• ALISKIREN
• CAPTOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• LISINOPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• METOPROLOL
• IBUPROFEN
• CODEINE
• DEXAMETHASONE

• Keep your weight under control with BMI of 19.5-24.9.
• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
• Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
• If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
• Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

• Do not use CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or unable to urinate.
• If you have diabetes and taking CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET with other blood pressure-lowering pills like 'aliskiren,' immediately stop taking both together and consult a doctor, as it may cause serious complications.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while using CODIOVAN 160/25MG TABLET unless your doctor has told you to do so.

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.