Avapro Generic (Irbesartan) and it is used to treat high blood pressure. A member of the new family of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists, it works by preventing the hormone angiotensin II from narrowing the blood vessels, an action that tends to raise blood pressure. Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) may be prescribed alone or with other blood pressure medications. In people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) is also prescribed to stave off damage to the kidneys, often delaying the need for dialysis and a kidney transplant.

Irbesartan (Avapro Generic) is among a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers and is similar to losartan (Cozaar) and valsartan (Diovan). All three drugs block angiotensin II, a chemical that causes the arteries and veins to narrow, from attaching to the arteries and veins and causing them to narrow. As a result, the arteries and veins dilate (become larger), and blood pressure is reduced. When the blood pressure is reduced, the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood. Irbesartan (Avapro Generic) was approved by the FDA in 1998.

Take your Avapro dose (Irbesartan) around the same time every day, with or without food. If you miss a Avapro dose : Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose of Avapro, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses of Generic Avapro at the same time. Storage information: Store at room temperature. Preparations: Tablets: 75 mg, Tablets 150 mg, Tablets 300 mg.

Special information on Avapro Generic : Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) can cause injury or even death to the unborn child when used during the last 6 months of pregnancy. As soon as you learn you're pregnant, stop taking Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) and call your doctor. It is not known whether Avapro Generic appears in breast milk, but because of potential risks to the newborn, it's considered best to avoid using the drug while breastfeeding. You and your doctor should decide whether to give up nursing or discontinue Generic Avapro (Irbesartan). In rare cases, Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) can cause a severe drop in blood pressure. The problem is more likely if your body's supply of water has been depleted by dialysis treatments or high doses of diuretics. Symptoms include light-headedness, dizziness, and faintness, and are more likely when you first start taking the drug. Call your doctor if they occur. You may need to have your dose of Generic Avapro adjusted. If you have kidney disease, Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) must be used with caution.

Avapro side effects, Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Generic Avapro (Irbesartan). More common side effects of Generic Avapro may include: Diarrhea, fatigue, respiratory tract infection. Less common side effects may include: Heartburn, indigestion. Rare side effects of Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) may include: Abdominal bloating, arthritis, bronchitis, bruising, bursitis, chest pain, chills, congestion, constipation, depression, difficulty breathing, drowsiness, ear infection, ear pain, emotional disturbances, eye infection, eye problems, face swelling, face reddening, fainting, fever, flushing, gas, gout, hearing problems, heart attack, heart failure, heart murmur, hives, irregular heartbeat, itching, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes), joint stiffness, muscle aches, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, nosebleeds, numbness, oral sores, prostate problems, sex drive changes, sexual dysfunction, skin eruptions, skin inflammation, skin tingling, sleep problems, stomach and intestinal inflammation, stroke, swelling, swollen mouth or throat, tremor, urination problems, vision problems, wheezing. In people taking Avapro Generic (Irbesartan) for diabetic kidney disease, the most common side effect is dizziness.

The chances of an interaction with Generic Avapro (Irbesartan) are low. Check with your doctor, however, before combining it with tolbutamide (Orinase).

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