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Avapro / Irbesartan - Pressure Prescription Medication
Why is Avapro / Irbesartan prescribed?
Avapro / Irbesartan is an Online Pharmacy Medicine used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to treat kidney disease caused by diabetes in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) and high blood pressure. Avapro / Irbesartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.
How should Avapro / Irbesartan be used?
Avapro / Irbesartan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take Avapro / Irbesartan, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Avapro / Irbesartan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Avapro / Irbesartan and gradually increase your dose.
Avapro / Irbesartan controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take Avapro / Irbesartan even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Avapro / Irbesartan without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for Avapro / Irbesartan:
Avapro / Irbesartan is also used sometimes to treat heart failure. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
Avapro / Irbesartan may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow while using Avapro / Irbesartan?
Before taking Avapro / Irbesartan:
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Avapro / Irbesartan or any other medications.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: diuretics ('water pills'), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), and tolbutamide (Orinase). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
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tell your doctor if you are on dialysis and if you have or have ever had heart failure or kidney disease.
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tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
What special dietary instructions should I follow while using Avapro / Irbesartan?
If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose of Avapro / Irbesartan?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Avapro / Irbesartan cause?
Avapro / Irbesartan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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runny nose
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sore throat
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diarrhea
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heartburn
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excessive tiredness
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
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swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
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hoarseness
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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hives
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fainting
Avapro / Irbesartan may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking Avapro / Irbesartan.
What storage conditions are needed for Avapro / Irbesartan?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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