Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Irbesartan
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
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Uses
Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It belongs to Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Irbesartan is 428.53.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
150 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Irbesarta
Safety Alerts
You should not use irbesartan if you are allergic to it
If you have diabetes, do not take irbesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
You may also need to avoid taking irbesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a heart condition other than one being treated with irbesartan
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis)
Important Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant
Stop using and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
If you have diabetes, do not take irbesartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine)
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Irbesartan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outlittle or no urinationhigh potassium level --nauseaweaknesstingly feelingchest painirregular heartbeatsloss of movement. Common side effects of irbesartan may include: dizzinessfeeling light-headed
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: heart or blood pressure medication
lithium
or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin
ibuprofen (Advil
Motrin)
naproxen (Aleve)
celecoxib
Storage
Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 256.03
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 7 · approved 01 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 7Rs 256.03
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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