Aprovel 150 mg 28 tablets

Aprovel 150 mg 28 tablets:

Irbesartan 150 mg tablet.

What is irbesartan used for?:

• Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for:
• High blood pressure treatment to lower blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular diseases, especially strokes and myocardial infarction.
• Treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes,
• Elevated blood creatinine and proteinuria.

How to take irbesartan:

Adults over 18 years:

• The usual dosage is: one tablet daily for both high blood pressure and diabetic neuropathy
• Irbesartan tablet can be taken with or without food
• It can be taken at any time of the day
• The disc may not be broken in half

Do not take irbesartan if::

• Hypersensitivity to irbesartan

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking irbesartan to monitor:

• Kidney functions
• Potassium levels
• Possible side effects
• These include:
• low blood pressure
• dizziness
• Nausea and vomiting

Other medicines and irbesartan:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
• Increased risk of lithium toxicity when taken together
• Increased risk of kidney damage and reduced effects when taken with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, celecoxib)
• Potassium supplements are not recommended to avoid increasing blood potassium levels.