Irbemed Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Irbesartan

Indications/Uses

HTN including treatment of renal disease in hypertensive type II DM patients.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 150 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 300 mg once daily. Renal disease in hypertensive type II DM patient Initially 150 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Patients w/ renal artery stenosis, abnormally low pressure, serious muscle damage that may lead to kidney failure, giant hives, decreased blood vol, high amount of K in blood, muscle pain & tenderness w/ increase creatine kinase. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Hypotension in vol depleted patients. Hyperkalemia. Monitor serum K conc especially in elderly & patients w/ renal impairment. Concomitant use w/ K-sparing diuretics.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, dose-related orthostatic hypotension. Impaired renal function; hyperkalemia & myalgia; resp tract disorders, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue & neutropenia.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiated antihypertensive effects by drugs or other agents that lower BP. Increased risk of renal impairment & attenuation of hypotensive effects w/ NSAIDs. Other angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists

ATC Classification

C09CA04 - irbesartan ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Irbemed FC tab 150 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Irbemed

irbesartan

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Ultramed