AVAPRO - Irbesartan

Avapro Used For

Avapro Irbesartan medication is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also indicated for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Directions for Avapro

The recommended initial dose of Avapro for patients with hypertension is 150 mg per day. Patients who need greater reduction in blood pressure may be started at 300 mg per day. Children may be started at an initial dose of 75 mg once daily and later titrated to 150 mg once daily as per requirements. For maintenance therapy of nepropathy in patients with type II diabetes mellitus, the recommended target maintenance dose is 300 mg once daily. Avapro (irbesartan) may be administered with other antihypertensive agents and with or without food.

How Avapro medication works

Avapro may cause birth defects and other problems in a developing fetus and so should not be prescribed to pregnant women. Certain non prescription medicines used for appetite control, asthma, colds & cough, hay fever or sinus problems may increase blood pressure and cause interference and diminish the efficacy of this drug. Avapro may also lead to dizziness or drowsiness & blurred vision. Hence it is necessary to understand the reaction to this medicine before driving, using machines or doing any task that might prove dangerous if done in a semi-alert state or with diminished vision. Contact with your doctor immediately if you become sick while taking this medicine, especially with severe or continuing nausea and vomiting or diarrhea. These conditions may lead to high loss of water and cause low blood pressure.

Side effects of Avapro medication

Like all medications, Avapro also has its side effects which include dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting or confusion, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling in hands, feet or lips, shortness of breath, difficult breathing, weakness or heaviness of legs, clay-colored stools, dark urine, itching, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow eyes, large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet or sex organs. In some rare case, there may be effects of anxiety and/or nervousness, belching, heartburn and stomach discomfort, diarrhea, headache, muscle or bone pain and unusual tiredness. It is advisable to consult a doctor immediately if any of the above listed side effects get aggravated or persist over an extended period.

Other Avapro medication Information

It is important to follow the recommendation of the doctor for proper dosage of Avapro and its effects. Avapro tablets may be split and taken at half the dose, but only after medical advice.