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All Details About Codiovan Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Codiovan Tablet
Description:
Codiovan Tablet 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.You can take Codiovan Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Employ this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of hydrochlorothiazide and helps control your blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Hydrochlorothiazide may occasionally lead to an increase in pressure in your eye and lead to permanent eye damage if not treated. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
Directions For Use:
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. Codiovan Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Codiovan
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Agitated stomach
- Dizziness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Chubbyigue
- Increased blood lipid level
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Increased blood uric acid
- Glucose intolerance
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Codiovan Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Codiovan Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Codiovan Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Codiovan Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Codiovan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Codiovan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Codiovan Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Employ of Codiovan Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Codiovan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Codiovan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
How long does it take for Codiovan Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Codiovan Tablet. However, the medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects. Communicate to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Codiovan Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?
There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. The doctor will advise the exact use of these medicines, keeping various factors such as age, gender, other coexisting diseases, etc. into consideration. Also, the effect of the medicine and response of the patient can vary from person to person. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other co-existing disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Codiovan Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril or enalapril) by the doctor.
Is Codiovan Tablet bad for kidneys?
Codiovan Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, there is limited data to support the safety of patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis. Hence, Codiovan Tablet should be used cautiously in such patients. It should only be used when advised by the doctor.
Who should not be given Codiovan Tablet?
Codiovan Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes or impaired kidney function. Also, its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing Aliskiren. In addition to that, Codiovan Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you are not sure or have any queries, consult your doctor.
Does Codiovan Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Codiovan Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, your body may swell due to the accumulation of water (fluid retention), resulting in weight gain. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles or hands.
How long do I need to take Codiovan Tablet?
Continue taking Codiovan Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it lifelong, since Codiovan Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.
What is the most important information I should know about Codiovan Tablet?
Taking Codiovan Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the unborn baby. Therefore, do not take Codiovan Tablet if you are pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Codiovan Tablet, stop taking Codiovan Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Can I switch in between the brands of Codiovan Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?
No, do not switch to a different Codiovan Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Codiovan Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably. Therefore, if you have any concerns regarding Codiovan Tablet, consult your doctor.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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