Irbesartan
Information about Irbesartan
Irbesartan Uses
Irbesartan is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How Irbesartan works
Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Common side effects of Irbesartan
Increased potassium level in blood, Dizziness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Available Medicine for Irbesartan
IrovelSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹195 to ₹3122 variant(s)
XarbAbbott
₹213 to ₹2862 variant(s)
IrbemaxJohnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1751 variant(s)
IrbecardVivid Biotek Pvt Ltd
₹2401 variant(s)
InsatEast West Pharma
₹81 to ₹1322 variant(s)
GranryAAR ESS Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹1491 variant(s)
IrbenolKnoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
IbersetCare Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
₹1801 variant(s)
GatovelCmg Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹185 to ₹2652 variant(s)
IrbesdakDevak Formulations
₹1741 variant(s)
Expert advice for Irbesartan
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Do not take Irbesartan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.