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About Irbecard 150mg Tablet

IRBESARTAN belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, IRBESARTAN is used to treat hypertension & 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.

Uses of Irbecard 150mg Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits of Irbecard 150mg Tablet

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

Use IRBESARTAN only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take IRBESARTAN exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Side Effects of Irbecard 150mg Tablet

Like all medicines, IRBESARTAN can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should consult a doctor if you experience side effects such as cases of allergic skin reactions (rash, urticaria), as well as localized swelling of the face, lips, and/or tongue, have been reported in patients taking IRBESARTAN. In rare cases, you may observe difficulty in breathing, stomach upset, changes in taste, or dry mouth. Most of the side effects of IRBESARTAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

IRBESARTAN is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. IRBESARTAN may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. IRBESARTAN may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking IRBESARTAN. 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 efficiency of IRBESARTAN.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 IRBESARTAN may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), potassium supplements (potassium acetate, potassium acid phosphate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium gluconate, potassium iodide and potassium phosphate).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking IRBESARTAN.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Not recommended. IRBESARTAN and alcohol together result in an abnormal decrease in blood pressure levels thus strictly not to be taken together.

PREGNANCY

Not recommended in pregnant patients. IRBESARTAN is harmful to an unborn baby especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. IRBESARTAN is to be replaced with any other blood pressure-lowering drug on doctors consultation.

BREAST FEEDING

Not recommended in breastfeeding patients. Enough data is not available on the usage of IRBESARTAN in breastfeeding mothers thus is replaced with any alternative blood pressure-lowering agents on doctors consultation.

DRIVING

IRBESARTAN is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use heavy machines. However, occasionally dizziness or slowness of movements may occur during the treatment of high blood pressure. If you experience these, talk to your doctor before attempting such activities

LIVER

IRBESARTAN has been found to affect liver function in certain cases thus patients with liver problems should discuss with their doctor for proper guidance regarding treatment with this medication

KIDNEY

IRBESARTAN is not advised to be taken in patients that suffer from kidney disease as there has been cases of harmful interactions in kidney patients & IRBESARTAN. A patient is strictly advised to consult and discuss with his/her doctor before taking this medication.