Avapro (Irbesartan)
Medication information written by Dr. Larisa Roybal, PharmD
Updated - January 15, 2021
Avapro (Irbesartan) Product Information
Avapro, or generic Irbesartan, is a high blood pressure medication. This medication can also be used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes. Avapro works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing your blood pressure to decrease.
Order Avapro or Generic Irbesartan Online
Avapro is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis and we provide it in these dosages: 75 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg tablets. We carry both the brand and the generic Irbesartan tablets. This medication is available for shipment from our licensed dispensing pharmacies in Turkey, Canada or the United Kingdom.
Order's shipped to the US from Canada or the United Kingdom would take an estimated 7-10 business days while orders shipped from Turkey would take approximately 10-18 business days to be delivered once shipped. The tablets are available in pack sizes of 28 tablets.
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Avapro (Irbesartan) Medication Information
Uses
Avapro is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for:
- Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
- Treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, an elevated serum creatinine, and proteinuria.
Dosage
There are oral tablets available in several different strengths:
- 75 mg
- 150 mg
- 300 mg
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Avapro include:
- Hyperkalemia
- Dizziness
- Orthostatic dizziness
- Orthostatic hypotension
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for a full list of side effects that applies to you.
Precautions
Hypotension: Correct volume or salt depletion prior to administration.
Monitor renal function and serum potassium. Changes in renal function including acute renal failure can be caused by drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin system. Patients whose renal function may depend in part on the activity of the renin-angiotensin system (e.g., patients with renal artery stenosis, chronic kidney disease, severe heart failure, or volume depletion) may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure or death on Avapro.
Interactions
Some of the common drug interactions with Avapro:
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- ACE inhibitors
For a more complete list speak with your doctor or pharmacist
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature (77ºF).
Pharmacist Tips
- Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without consulting your healthcare provider.
- This medication can be titrated as needed
- Female patients should report pregnancies to their physicians as soon as possible.
Irbesartan FAQs
Can I take this with food?
Avapro can be taken with or without food.
Can I take this if I am pregnant?
When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Avapro as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
It is not known whether irbesartan is excreted in human milk, but irbesartan or some metabolite of irbesartan is secreted at low concentration in the milk of lactating rats. Because of the potential for adverse effects on the nursing infant, discontinue nursing or discontinue Avapro.
Can I take this Avapro with other medications for blood pressure?
Avapro may be administered with other antihypertensive agents
What is this medication used for?
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
What are the effects of an overdose?
The most likely manifestations of overdosage are expected to be hypotension and tachycardia; bradycardia might also occur from overdose. Seek medical attention if an overdose occurs.
Related Drugs
Reference:
Avapro {package insert}. Bridgewater, NJ: Sanofi-Aventis; 2016.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/020757s059s067lbl.pdf
Author: Dr. Larisa Roybal, PharmD
Dr. Roybal is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist who has practiced in both ambulatory and acute care settings. Her pharmacy interests include oncology and general inpatient pharmacy.
The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.