Irovel 300mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Irbesartan 300 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
IROVEL 300MG TABLET contains Irbesartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. It is used to manage high blood pressure (essential hypertension) and protects the kidney in patients with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and laboratory evidence of impaired kidney function. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. IROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with diabetes or impaired kidney function. IROVEL 300MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use among pregnant and breastfeeding women. IROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). IROVEL 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 75 years). Consult your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF IROVEL 300MG TABLETIt is used to: manage hypertension (essential hypertension) protect the kidney in patients with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and laboratory evidence of impaired kidney function
How It Works
IROVEL 300MG TABLET works by relaxing the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical (angiotensin-II) that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, which allows the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Directions for Use
Take IROVEL 300MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking IROVEL 300MG TABLET are dizziness, vomiting and feeling tired (fatigue). Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration. USES OF IROVEL 300MG TABLETIt is used to: manage hypertension (essential hypertension) protect the kidney in patients with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and laboratory evidence of impaired kidney function HOW IROVEL 300MG TABLET WORKSIROVEL 300MG TABLET works by relaxing the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical (angiotensin-II) that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, which allows the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake IROVEL 300MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF IROVEL 300MG TABLETCOMMON dizziness vomiting feeling tired (fatigue) dizziness when getting up from a sitting or lying position low blood pressure when getting up from a lying or sitting position pain in joints or muscles UNCOMMON heart beating faster (heart rate increased) flushing cough diarrhea indigestion/heartburn sexual dysfunction chest pain Stop taking IROVEL 300MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: serious allergic reaction (symptoms such as itchy red rash, feeling dizzy or faint, swelling of the face, lips, and/or tongue which may cause difficulty breathing) yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, severe upper stomach pain, and feeling and being sick (liver problems) raised purple spots and flat red areas caused by inflammation of small blood vessels passing urine more often, in greater amounts which is pale in color, or straining or being unable to pass urine or less often, which may be darker in color or may even be bloody (kidney problems)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedIROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used after the third month of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedIROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionIROVEL 300MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, occasionally dizziness or weariness may occur during management of high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking it. KIDNEYConsult your doctorIROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have impaired kidney function. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems, including narrowing of the kidney artery or have had a kidney transplant. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take IROVEL 300MG TABLET if you are allergic to Irbesartan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionIROVEL 300MG TABLET should be used with caution if you have heart problems, including a narrowing of the valves in the heart, an enlarged heart muscle or a weakness of the heart muscle (heart failure) or narrowing of the heart blood vessels. Consult your doctor before taking. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedIROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionIROVEL 300MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 75 years). Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSIROVEL 300MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: diabetes Before taking IROVEL 300MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have or had, or during management have, excessive vomiting (being sick) or diarrhea develop low blood sugar levels (symptoms may include sweating, weakness, hunger, dizziness, trembling, headache, flushing or paleness, numbness, having a fast, pounding heartbeat) have primary aldosteronism (high production of the hormone aldosterone) are going to have an operation (surgery) or be given anesthetics have low sodium diet
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking IROVEL 300MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, aliskiren) water tablets (Ex. spironolactone, furosemide) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of IROVEL 300MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are feeling dizzy and/or feeling the heart beating faster or slower. SYNOPSIS Drug : Irbesartan Pharmacological Category : Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Protects the kidney in patients with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and laboratory evidence of impaired kidney function Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep IROVEL 300MG TABLET out of reach of children Store at a room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Irovel 300mg Tablet 10'S.
What is the use of IROVEL 300MG TABLET?
IROVEL 300MG TABLET used to manage high blood pressure (essential hypertension) and protects the kidney in patients with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and laboratory evidence of impaired kidney function.
Can I use IROVEL 300MG TABLET along with ACE inhibitors?
IROVEL 300MG TABLET should not be taken along with ACE inhibitors, as they may cause side effects. Consult your doctor before taking it.
What are the symptoms of overdosage of IROVEL 300MG TABLET?
Symptoms of overdose are feeling dizzy and/or feeling the heart beating faster or slower. If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of IROVEL 300MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
How should I take IROVEL 300MG TABLET?
Take IROVEL 300MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
When not to take IROVEL 300MG TABLET?
IROVEL 300MG TABLET should not be taken if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function. Proper dose adjustment and careful monitoring are required in such patients. Consult your doctor before taking.
Is IROVEL 300MG TABLET cause dizziness?
One of the most common side effects of taking IROVEL 300MG TABLET is dizziness. However, it does not affect every individual. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
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Last Updated
20 Mar 2023