Irbesartan
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Irbesartan 150mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Irbesartan 300mg Tablets
Manufactured by Cipla
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Irbesartan Prescription Drug Information
Irbesartan (By mouth)
Irbesartan (ir-be-SAR-tan)
Used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Treats kidney disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Brand Name(s):Avapro
There may be other brand names for Irbesartan.
When Irbesartan Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Irbesartan if you have had an allergic reaction to irbesartan, or if you are pregnant.
How to Use Irbesartan:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Irbesartan to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take Irbesartan with or without food.
If a dose of Irbesartan is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Irbesartan:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Irbesartan:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using diuretics ("water pills") such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone®, Midamor®, or Moduretic®.
- Ask your doctor before you use potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium.
Warnings While Using Irbesartan:
- Using Irbesartan while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or congestive heart failure.
- Irbesartan may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- If you stop using Irbesartan, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.
Possible Side Effects While Using Irbesartan:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Change in how much or how often you urinate.
- Chest pain.
- Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
- Fast or slow heartbeat.
- Lightheadedness or fainting.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Irbesartan, talk with your doctor:
- Cough or congestion.
- Diarrhea, heartburn, or upset stomach.
- Tiredness.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Irbesartan, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
