A valid prescription must be presented upon receipt of the order.
A valid prescription must be presented upon receipt of the order.
Irbesartan 300 mg tablets
What is irbesartan and what is it used for?
- Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) described in:
- Treatment of high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular diseases, especially strokes and myocardial infarction.
- Treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, elevated blood creatinine, and proteinuria.
Do not take irbesartan:
- If you are hypersensitive to irbesartan
- If you are taking aliskiren with diabetes.
Warnings and precautions:
- Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking irbesartan to monitor:
- Kidney functions
- potassium levels
Possible side effects:
- Low blood pressure
- dizziness
- Increased potassium levels
Other medications and irbesartan:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
- Increased risk of lithium toxicity when taken together
- Increased risk of kidney damage and reduced effects when taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, celecoxib).
- It is not recommended to use it with potassium supplements to avoid high blood potassium levels.
How to take Irbesartan:
- For adults over 18 years of age, the usual dose is one tablet daily for both high blood pressure and diabetic neuropathy.
- Irbesartan tablets can be taken with or without food.
- It can be taken at any time of day
- Do not break the disc in half
How to store irbesartan:
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store at room temperature [77°F (25°C)].
- Do not store above 30 drawers
