Indications
Used in the treatment of high blood pressure and renal disease in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes.
Dosage
Initially, 150 mg once daily, increased up to 300 mg once daily for the maintenance dose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Pregnancy. Concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus or renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2).
Special Precautions
Patient with volume or salt depletion, unstented unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis, significant aortic or mitral valve stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, ascites due to cirrhosis or refractory ascites, idiopathic or hereditary angioedema, history of angioedema associated with ACE inhibitor therapy. Patient undergoing surgery. Not recommended in patients with primary aldosteronism. Black patients. Renal impairment. Elderly. Lactation.
Storage
Store between 15-30°C.
MedsGo Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
Features
Dosage
150mg
Ingredients
- Irbesartan
Packaging
Tablet 100's
Generic Name
Irbesartan
Registration Number
DRP-3839-01
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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