Description

IRBESARTAN

IRBESARTAN belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, IRBESARTAN is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

IRBESARTAN works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, IRBESARTAN widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take IRBESARTAN irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and orthostatic hypotension. Most of these side effects of IRBESARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

IRBESARTAN is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether IRBESARTAN passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take IRBESARTAN while using IRBESARTAN and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of IRBESARTAN may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with IRBESARTAN as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with IRBESARTAN as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking IRBESARTAN with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced the efficiency of IRBESARTAN.

Uses of IRBESARTAN

Hypertension, Heart failure, Prevents heart attack & heart stroke.

Medicinal Benefits

IRBESARTAN is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. IRBESARTAN is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Swallow IRBESARTAN as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.

Side Effects of IRBESARTAN

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Fatigue