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Irbesartan
Generic name: Irbesartan
Drug class: Angiotensin receptor blockers
Dosage form: Tablet
Root of administration: Oral
Dose: 75,150,300 mg
Mechanism of action: Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).
Drug usage cases: Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Irbesartan is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes.
Drug contra indications: You should not use irbesartan if you are allergic to it. If you have diabetes, do not take irbesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). You may also need to avoid taking irbesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a heart condition other than one being treated with irbesartan, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or if you are on a low-salt diet.
Side effects: Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Irbesartan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out, little or no urination, high potassium level–nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.
Warnings: If you have diabetes, do not take irbesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Irbesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. If you plan to get pregnant, ask your doctor for a safer medicine to use before and during pregnancy. Having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications in the mother and the baby. You should not breastfeed while using irbesartan.
