Medical Description
Angiotensin II receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic combination therapy used in the treatment of hypertension.
Indication & Usage
-Hypertension: Oral: May be used as initial therapy or substituted for individual components in patients currently maintained on both agents separately or in patients not adequately controlled with monotherapy: In case of initial therapy: Valsartan 160 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily; titrate as needed based on patient response after 1 to 2 weeks of therapy. Maximum dose: Valsartan 320 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day. While in case of add-on/replacement therapy: Valsartan 80 to 320 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 to 25 mg once daily; titrate as needed based on patient response after 3 to 4 weeks of therapy. Maximum dose: Valsartan 320 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg per day.
Active Ingredients
ValsartanHydrochlorothiazide