Corik-H tablet 50mg / 12.5mg

About Corik-H tablet 50mg / 12.5mg

Corik-H tablet 50mg / 12.5mg Uses

• High blood pressure not controlled by a single medicine
• High blood pressure with mild fluid retention
• Long term blood pressure management in adults
• Reducing strain on the heart from persistent hypertension

Corik-H tablet 50mg / 12.5mg formula

• Losartan Potassium 50mg
• Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Corik-H tablet 50mg / 12.5mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, usually in the morning.
• Swallow with water, with or without food.
• Take it at the same time every day.
• Do not stop suddenly without your doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

Corik-H can interact with several other medicines, so tell your doctor about everything you take.

• Other blood pressure medicines: Combining them can lower blood pressure too much.
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or diclofenac: May reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and affect the kidneys.
• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes: Can raise potassium levels to an unsafe degree.
• Lithium: Levels of lithium may rise, increasing the risk of toxicity.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid this medicine during pregnancy, since it can harm the unborn baby.
• Kidney or diabetes history: Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or diabetes before starting.
• Sulfa allergy: Avoid it if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
• Regular monitoring: Get blood pressure and kidney function checked regularly.
• Hot weather: Use caution in hot weather, since dehydration can lower blood pressure further.

Corik-H tablet 50mg / 12.5mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Increased urination
• Muscle cramps

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.