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Irbesartan is your kidney-friendly blood pressure guardian—a modern ARB medicine that gently relaxes your blood vessels to lower hypertension while protecting your kidneys if you have diabetes. Think of it as a "smart filter" that keeps both your heart and kidneys happy.
- ✅ 150mg & 300mg tablets available (PNF standard)
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine
- ✅ Buy Near You - Available at MedsGo pharmacies nationwide
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Irbesartan: Your Blood Pressure & Kidney Protector
Irbesartan is a trusted angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medication that helps Filipinos manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and protects kidney function in Type 2 diabetes. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition (available in 150mg and 300mg tablets), you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for long-term cardiovascular and renal health.
How Irbesartan Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your blood vessels are like garden hoses that have been squeezed tight. Irbesartan acts like a "smart valve"—it blocks a hormone called angiotensin II that normally causes your blood vessels to constrict. By blocking this hormone, your blood vessels relax and widen, which means:
- Lower blood pressure (less strain on your heart and arteries)
- Better blood flow to your kidneys (protecting them from diabetes damage)
- Reduced risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure
- Less protein leaking into urine (a sign of kidney damage)
Why Choose Irbesartan Over Other BP Medicines?
Unlike older ACE inhibitors (like enalapril or lisinopril) that often cause a dry, irritating cough, Irbesartan is "cough-friendly". It's also gentler on your potassium levels compared to some alternatives. If you have diabetes, this is especially important because it protects your kidneys while controlling blood pressure—two benefits in one pill!
Irbesartan Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 150mg and 300mg tablets (PNF standard; 75mg also available for special cases) |
| Standard Dosage | 150mg once daily for high blood pressure; 300mg once daily for diabetic kidney disease (as prescribed by doctor) |
| Best Time to Take | Same time daily, with or without food. Many prefer evening to match natural blood pressure patterns |
| Key Benefits | Kidney-protective in diabetes, no dry cough (unlike ACE inhibitors), once-daily dosing, well-tolerated long-term |
| Who Should Avoid | Pregnant women (can harm unborn baby), those with severe kidney artery narrowing, or allergy to ARBs |
Why Buy Irbesartan from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN Law & CREATE Act), Irbesartan is 100% VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed! This applies to both standalone Irbesartan and combination products like Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide.
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Irbesartan complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (150mg & 300mg tablets), ensuring you receive DOH-approved essential medicine.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees. Save ₱200-₱400 on doctor consultation fees!
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
- ✅ Complete Range Available: We also stock related medicines like losartan, valsartan, and combination therapies for comprehensive hypertension management.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Irbesartan well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Feeling dizzy or lightheaded (especially when standing up), headache, fatigue, nausea—these usually improve after a few weeks
- Watch For: Swelling of face/lips/tongue (allergic reaction), severe dizziness/fainting, little or no urination, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium)
- Important: Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium. Check with our doctor before taking pain relievers like ibuprofen
- Pregnancy Warning: Can cause serious harm to unborn babies. If you become pregnant, stop immediately and contact our doctor
- Special Note: If you have diabetes or kidney disease, our doctor will monitor your kidney function and potassium levels during treatment
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Irbesartan: Ang Protektor ng Iyong Blood Pressure at Kidney
Ang Irbesartan ay isang angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) na gamot na tumutulong sa mga Pilipino na kontrolin ang altapresyon (high blood pressure) at protektahan ang bato mula sa diabetes. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine sa 150mg at 300mg tablets.
Paano Gumagana ang Irbesartan?
Isipin na ang iyong mga ugat ay parang hose na masikip. Ang Irbesartan ay parang "smart valve"—pinapabagal nito ang hormone na nagpapasikip ng ugat. Resulta: bumababa ang blood pressure, napoprotektahan ang bato, at mas mababa ang panganib ng stroke at heart attack. Hindi rin ito nagdudulot ng tuyong ubo tulad ng ibang gamot!
Bakit Piliin ang Irbesartan sa MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN Law at CREATE Act). Makakatipid ka agad!
- ✅ PNF Quality: 150mg at 300mg tablets ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor—tipid ₱200-₱400!
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
- ✅ Maaasahang Gamot: Hindi tulad ng ibang gamot, hindi ito nagdudulot ng tuyong ubo at protektado ang bato ng may diabetes
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Nahihilo (lalo na pag tumayo), sakit ng ulo, pagkapagod—usually pansamantala lang
- Seryoso: Namamaga ang mukha/labi, hirap huminga, hindi ihi, panghihina ng kalamnan—tawagin agad ang doktor
- Bawal sa Buntis: Maaaring makasira sa sanggol. Kung nabuntis, itigil agad at tawagan ang doktor
- HUWAG ITIGIL BIGLA! Maaaring tumaas bigla ang blood pressure. Konsultahin muna ang doktor
