Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Irbesartan
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is Irecon?
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
Correct volume/salt depletion before starting ther-apy, anaesthesia, renal impairment
monitor serum potassium and creatinine, severe renal impairment, haemodialysis
carefully titrate dose and monitor BP thoroughly, renal artery stenosis, aortic or mitral stenosis, kidney transplant, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe congestive heart failure, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, primary hyperaldosteronism, primary aldosteronism, hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes & renal disease, hyperkalaemia
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery
Side Effects
Hyperkalaemiaangioedemasymptomatic hypotension including dizziness particularly in patients with intravascular volume depletione.g. those taking high-dose diureticsarthralgiarhinitisflatulencehypertriglyceridaemiamusculoskeletal traumanausea/vomitingabnormal urination.
Drug Interactions
Diuretics & other antihypertensive agents
K supplements & K-sparing diuretics
lithium
NSAIDs.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy,
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 342
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 34.2 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 250.9
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 342
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Irbesartan, and what they are not.You pay Rs 109 more than the cheapest equivalent
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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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