Avapro (Irbesartan)

Avapro uses

Avapro (Irbesartan) is an angiotensin ii receptor blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions such as diabetic nephropathy and renal disease progression.

Before using Avapro

Warning: Avapro can cause serious fetal harm if used during the last six months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using Avapro and immediately contact your physician. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Directions

Follow the directions for using Avapro provided by your doctor. Avapro may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store Avapro at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of  Avapro, take it as soon as possible. If you are only taking one dose a day and do not remember your missed dose until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions

For women: use of Avapro during pregnancy has resulted in fetal and newborn death. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Avapro is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Avapro.

Possible side effects

No common side effects have been reported with the proper use of Avapro. If you notice any unusual effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

If you take too much Avapro

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Additional information about Avapro

Irbesartan was developed by Sanofi Research. Marketed under the trade names Aprovel, Karvea, and Avapro. Do not share Avapro with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use Avapro for other health conditions. Keep Avapro out of the reach of children.

If using Avapro for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.