Irvex Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Irbesartan

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN including treatment of renal disease in hypertensive diabetic patients.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Adult 150 mg once daily, may be increased to 300 mg once daily. Childn 6-12 yr 75 mg once daily, may be increased to 150 mg once daily. Renal disease in hypertensive type II diabetics Initially 150 mg once daily. Maintenance: 300 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Lactation. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness & headache; orthostatic hypotension; GI disturbances, fatigue, muscle & joint pains, congestion, hyperkalemia, back pain, vertigo, migraine, cough, acute pancreatitis & increase in liver enzymes. Hypersensitivity reactions eg, rash, urticaria, pruritus & angioedema.

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Drug Interactions

CYP2C9 substrates/inhibitors eg, sulfaphenazole, tolbutamide & nifedipine.

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Storage

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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

Irvex tab 150 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P19/tab)

Form

Irvex tab 300 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P29/tab)

Irvex

irbesartan

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

Interphil