What is Irbesartan used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Irbesartan tablets are 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. ( 1.1 ) Treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, an elevated serum creatinine, and proteinuria. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Hypertension Irbesartan tablets are indicated f

How does Irbesartan work?

11 DESCRIPTION Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor (AT 1 subtype) antagonist.

What are the side effects of Irbesartan?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following important adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypotension in Volume or Salt-Depleted Patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Impaired Renal Function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients: The most common adverse reactions which were more frequent than placebo were hyperkalemia dizziness, orthostatic dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE R

Who should NOT take Irbesartan?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Irbesartan tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. Do not coadministrate aliskiren with irbesartan tablets in patients with diabetes. Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. ( 4 ) Coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes. ( 4 )

Does Irbesartan interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity. ( 7 ) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors: Increased risk of renal impairment. Reduced antihypertensive effects. ( 7 ) Dual blockade of the renin-angiotensin system: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia. ( 7 ) 7.1 Agents Increasing Serum Potassium Coadministration of irbesartan tablets with other drugs that raise serum potassium levels may result in hyperkalemia, s

Can Irbesartan be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Potential for adverse effects in infants. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Irbesartan tablets can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death [see Clinical Considerations] . Most epidemiologic studies examining fetal abnormalities after ex

What precautions should be taken with Irbesartan?

•This medication may not work as well in Black patients. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Dehydration, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Contact your healthcare provider immediately. Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you don't feel normal. Caution needed while using in children, elde

What ATC class does Irbesartan belong to?

Irbesartan: ATC C09CA04. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Irbesartan

300 mg, Tabletki

INN: Irbesartanum

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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300 mg

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