Irbesartan is a prescription drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the drug and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
This eMedTV resource offers a list of common irbesartan side effects that may occur, such as fatigue, diarrhea, and heartburn. Side effects that should be reported to your doctor, as well as rare but possible side effects, are also provided.
What is irbesartan used for? As this eMedTV page explains, this prescription drug is used for controlling high blood pressure and treating diabetic nephropathy. This page also addresses off-label uses and giving the drug to children.
Irbesartan dosing suggestions when treating high blood pressure usually start at 150 mg a day. This eMedTV article provides tips for taking the medication and also offers dosing recommendations for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy.
This eMedTV segment contains a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with irbesartan, including diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, and potassium supplements. The side effects that may occur with each interaction are also described.
Irbesartan may cause a decrease in kidney function. This page on the eMedTV site offers more precautions and warnings with irbesartan, including other potential side effects and information on who should not take the medicine.
A generic irbesartan medicine currently does not exist. This section of the eMedTV library discusses when a generic version is expected to become available and explains the difference between a "generic name" and a generic version of a drug.
