Aprovel Tablets 150Mg (1 Strip = 14 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Irbesartan

Used For

Hypertension

How it works

Irbesartan : Irbesartan is a potent, orally active, selective angiotensin-II receptor (type AT1) antagonist. It is expected to block all actions of angiotensin-II mediated by the AT1 receptor, regardless of the source or route of synthesis of angiotensin-II. The selective antagonism of the angiotensin-II (AT1) receptors results in increases in plasma renin levels and angiotensin-II levels, and a decrease in plasma aldosterone concentration. Serum potassium levels are not significantly affected by irbesartan alone at the recommended doses. Irbesartan does not inhibit ACE (kininase-II), an enzyme which generates angiotensin-II and also degrades bradykinin into inactive metabolites. Irbesartan does not require metabolic activation for its activity.

Dosage

Irbesartan

Side Effects

Cardiac disorders: Common: increases in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and creatine kinase Uncommon: decreases in serum potassium and sodium .Uncommon: syncope, hypotension, tachycardia, oedema.Nervous system disorders: Common: dizziness Uncommon: orthostatic dizziness Not known: headache . Ear and labyrinth disorders: Not known: tinnitus. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Not known: cough. Gastrointestinal disorders: Common: nausea/vomiting , Uncommon: diarrhoea , Not known: dyspepsia, dysgeusia .

Drug Interactions

Irbesartan : Lithium , kaliuretic diuretics, laxatives, amphotericin, carbenoxolone, penicillin G sodium , heparin sodium , digitalis glycosides, antiarrhythmics , selective COX-2 inhibitors, acetylsalicylic acid.

Indication

Treatment of essential hypertension.

When not to Use

Do not take if: - You are in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, - You are breast-feeding or - If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Precaution

There is an increased risk of severe hypotension and renal insufficiency when patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a single functioning kidney are treated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. While this is not documented with Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide , a similar effect should be anticipated.

Warning 1

There is evidence that the concomitant use of ACE-inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers or aliskiren increases the risk of hypotension, hyperkalaemia and decreased renal function (including acute renal failure). Dual blockade of RAAS through the combined use of ACE-inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers or aliskiren is therefore not recommended.

Warning 2

ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers should not be used concomitantly in patients with diabetic nephropathy.

Warning 3

As for any patient receiving diuretic therapy, periodic determination of serum electrolytes should be performed at appropriate intervals

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.