Irbecard 75 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg FC tablets.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of essential hypertension and diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes.
Dosage (summary)
Initial dose: 150 mg once daily; may increase to 300 mg if needed.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; safety in lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Fluoroquinolones
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to irbesartan
- History of angioedema
- Severe renal impairment
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Pregnancy
- Concomitant use with aliskiren
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take once daily with or without food
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Report any signs of hypotension or renal issues
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Monitor renal function in renal impairment
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