Both Tareg and Co-Tareg are used to treat high blood pressure, but their composition and active ingredients differ, resulting in differences in how they affect blood pressure and the conditions for which each is most suitable.
Tareg Tablets Ingredients
Tareg tablets contain the active ingredient valsartan at a concentration of 160 mg. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II, a chemical in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict and raise blood pressure. Blocking angiotensin II helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
Co-Tareg Tablets Ingredients
Co-Tareg tablets contain a combination of two active ingredients that work together to lower blood pressure through two different mechanisms, at the following concentrations:
Valsartan: 160 mg, works in the same way as Tareg tablets (angiotensin II receptor blocker).
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ): 12.5 mg, a thiazide diuretic. It works by increasing the excretion of sodium and water from the body through the kidneys, which reduces blood volume and helps lower blood pressure.
About Tareg Tablets
Drug Class: Hypertension Drugs
Drug Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Cardiovascular Drugs
Active Ingredient: Valsartan (160 mg)
About Co-Tareg Tablets
Drug Class: Combination Drugs for the Treatment of Hypertension
Drug Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers and Thiazide Diuretics
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Cardiovascular Drugs
Active Ingredients: Valsartan (160 mg), Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg)
Scientific Degree: Pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Dr. Rawan Mosaad El-Saeed is a clinical pharmacist and medical content reviewer holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Horus University in Egypt. She has hands-on community pharmacy experience in providing medication therapy counseling, monitoring drug-drug interactions, and ensuring patient adherence to safe usage protocols. She specializes in authoring and fact-checking pharmaceutical guides and simplifying clinical pharmacology based on the latest evidence-based guidelines and internationally accredited references, dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and safe healthcare information for readers.
Published Date: 17 April 2025
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Drugs Valsartan
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Drugs Hydrochlorothiazide
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