Avalide

Avalide is a combination of two drugs (IRBESARTAN + HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE) that are used to decrease high blood pressure.

Avalide is an angiotensin II receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure.

Avalide is a white to off – white crystalline powder.

Avalide is a nonpolar compound.

Avalide is slightly soluble in alcohol and methylene chloride.

Avalide is almost insoluble in water.

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.

WHEN YOU FIRST START TAKING THIS MEDICINE, it may cause an increase in urine or in frequency of urination. To prevent this from affecting sleep, try not to take any dose later than 6 pm.

Avalide may even cause blurred vision.

Avalide may even cause unusual thirst.

Avalide may even cause confusion.

Avalide may even cause fainting.

Avalide may even cause decreased sexual ability.

Avalide may even cause unusual change in the amount of urine excreted by the patient (not including the normal increase in urine when you first start this drug).

Avalide may even cause dark urine.

Avalide may even cause a headache

Avalide may even cause unusual fatigue.

Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include upset stomach or heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.

Avalide may interact with Cisapride.

Avalide may interact with Prednisone.

Avalide may interact with Diaz Oxide.

Avalide may interact with Digoxin.

Avalide may interact with Phenobarbital.

Avalide may interact with Narcotic analgesics.

Avalide may interact with Amphetamine.

Avalide may interact with Methenamine.

Avalide may interact with Quinidine.

Avalide may interact with Lithium.

Avalide may interact with Probenecid.

Avalide may interact with Ibuprofen.

Avalide may interact with Naproxen.

Avalide may interact with Rifampin.

Avalide may interact with Solage.

Avalide may interact with Voriconazole.

Avalide may interact with Bosentan.

Avalide may interact with Imatinib.

Avalide may interact with Barbiturates.

Inform your health care professional if you are allergic to the formulation of this medicine and/or are taking any other medication in any other form.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, unusual dizziness or drowsiness, unusual thirst, fainting, confusion, unusually rapid or slow pulse, or seizures.

KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.

A patient who may be allergic to Benazepril must avoid the consumption of Avalide.

A patient who may be allergic to Captopril must avoid the consumption of Avalide.

A patient who may be suffering from urinary problems or Anuria (inability to make urine) must avoid the consumption of Avalide.

A patient who may be suffering from Gout must avoid the consumption of Avalide.

A patient who may be suffering from Lupus must avoid the consumption of Avalide.

A patient who may be allergic to Sulfa drugs must avoid the consumption of Avalide.

IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.

Avalide blocks the Angiotensin hormone.

Avalide relaxes blood vessels causing them to widen.

Avalide helps decrease excess water and salt in one’s body.

Avalide helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Avalide helps protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.