Irbesartan (Avapro)

Alternate Name: Avapro

Description: Irbesartan is a type of medication known as an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that treats high blood pressure (hypertension) as well as diabetic nephropathy. The brand-name version of this drug is Avapro. The average Irbesartan price is $107 for a supply of 30,300 mg tablets. An easy way to reduce the Irbesartan price is to use our free LowerMyRx discount card at your local pharmacy.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 300 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or heart failure. This medicine may cause kidney problems. This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. This is more likely to happen when you first use the medicine or if you become dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy. Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes., Some medicines can affect how irbesartan works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: AliskirenLithiumA diuretic (water pill, such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)An NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium., This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. This is more likely to happen when you first use the medicine or if you become dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy., Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.