Avapro

Avapro (Irbesartan) helps prevent and treat kidney complications, diabetic nephropathy, strokes or heart complications arising due to high blood pressure and helps reduce and maintain normal levels of blood pressure, but it is not a cure.

Furthermore, Avapro (Irbesartan) may be described as a nonpolar compound and white to off – white, crystalline powder. This medication may also be described as being slightly soluble in alcohol, Methylene chloride and practically insoluble in water.

Lastly, Avapro (Irbesartan) may be used alone or in combination with other anti – hypertensive agents. This medication reduces the progressive rate of nephropathy during the last stages of the renal disease (a need for dialysis or renal transplantation).

Avapro (Irbesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure, prevent blood vessels from narrowing and block the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, hence allowing the blood to flow more smoothly.

Avapro (Irbesartan) is available in tablet form, which must be taken by mouth and usually once a day, with or without food. You must be certain to carefully follow the directions on your prescription label and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of how to take this medication that you do not understand.

Furthermore, you must take Avapro (Irbesartan) exactly as directed and refrain from taking this medication more, less or more often than prescribed by your health care professional. Do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional. You must also be sure to consult your health care professional pertaining to the use of Avapro (Irbesartan) in children.

While on an ongoing course of Avapro (Irbesartan) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Avapro (Irbesartan) may cause the patient to experience abdominal pain, anxiety, a decrease in sexual activities, chest pain, edema (swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess water retention), influenza, pharyngitis and musculoskeletal pain.

Furthermore, Avapro (Irbesartan) may cause the patient to experience Oliguria (urinating less than usual), rhinitis, mild palpitations, urinary tract infections, vertigo, Oligohydramnios (less than usual amniotic fluids present within the body), nausea and excessive belching.

If you are on an ongoing course of Avapro (Irbesartan) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Avapro (Irbesartan) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Avapro (Irbesartan) interacts with various medications, such as Digoxin, Benazepril, Lithium, Furosemide, Amiloride, Spironolactone, Triamterene, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, potassium medications, vitamins and Coumadin.

Furthermore, Avapro (Irbesartan) interacts with various medications, such as Hydrochlorothiazide, Captopril, Tolbutamide, Bosentan, Delavirdine, Imatinib, Fluconazole, Hawthorn, heart medications, diuretics, Rifampin and Voriconazole.

In case of an overdose of Avapro (Irbesartan), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Avapro (Irbesartan), monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take Avapro (Irbesartan) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Avapro (Irbesartan) inform your health care professional.
You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or not.

Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of Avapro (Irbesartan). It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Avapro (Irbesartan), you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Avapro (Irbesartan) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.

Avapro (Irbesartan) can also be used to help in the treatment of heart attacks and kidney complications caused by diabetes. You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Avapro (Irbesartan) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Avapro (Irbesartan) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Avapro (Irbesartan) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Avapro (Irbesartan), they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from liver complications, severe dehydration, Valvular Stenosis (narrowing of the heart valves) or kidney complications.

Furthermore, you must also consult your health care professional prior to using salt substitutes containing potassium, while on an ongoing course of Avapro (Irbesartan). However, if your health care professional prescribes a low – salt or low – sodium diet, follow the directions carefully.