Irbesartan Tablets
Product indicated to manage essential hypertension and formulated to support blood pressure regulation by blocking angiotensin II receptors.
Strengths: 150 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Aprovel
- Therapeutic class
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Sartan
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
orthostatic hypotension; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1–3 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place away from moisture and heat.
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children and adolescents.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity; pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment; concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with renal impairment
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate hydration; monitor blood pressure regularly; may cause symptomatic hypotension in salt-depleted patients
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; rhabdomyolysis — requires immediate medical attention; renal impairment — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Product indicated to manage essential hypertension and formulated to support blood pressure regulation by blocking angiotensin II receptors.
Mechanism of action
This medicine blocks the action of angiotensin II, a chemical that narrows blood vessels, allowing these vessels to relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure.
Drug interactions
potassium supplements; potassium-sparing diuretics; lithium; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended during the first trimester and contraindicated in the second and third trimesters. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Irbesartan Tablets
Product indicated to manage essential hypertension and formulated to support blood pressure regulation by blocking angiotensin II receptors.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Irbesartan
- Listed indication(s): Essential Hypertension, Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Usually available as
- 120 tablets - 150 mg1057-150-mg-13943
- 90 tablets - 300 mg1057-300-mg-13948