Irovel Plus Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide 300 mg / 25 mg - 30 Tablets

Product Overview:

• Irovel Plus (Irbesartan+Hydrochlorothiazide) 30 Tablets is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Key Features:

• Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill). Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB blocker).
• Hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

How it Works?

• Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. As a result, irbesartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
• Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure.

Benefits:

• Hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Directions for Use:

• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• You may take this medicine with or without food.
• Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medication, which can lead to severely low blood pressure or a serious electrolyte imbalance.
• Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your blood and urine may also be tested if you have been vomiting or are dehydrated.
• If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan.
• It may take up to 4 weeks for this medication to control your blood pressure. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Active Ingredient:

• Irbesartan 300 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg

Side Effects:

The most common side effects of irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Muscle pain

Caution & Warnings:

• You should not use hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan if you are allergic to irbesartan or hydrochlorothiazide, or:
• if you are unable to urinate; or
• if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
• If you have diabetes, do not use hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
• You may also need to avoid taking hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
• liver disease;
• congestive heart failure;
• glaucoma;
• low or high levels of potassium in your blood;
• asthma or allergies;
• high cholesterol or triglyceride levels;
• gout;
• lupus;
• diabetes; or
• an allergy to penicillin.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Irbesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
• You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

Storage:

• Irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F to 86 F (15 C to 30 C), for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in a cool, dry place.

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?
• A. Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
• Q. What happens if I overdose?
• A. Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include fast or slow heartbeat, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
• Q. What should I avoid while taking hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan?
• A. Hydrochlorothiazide may increase your risk of skin cancer. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Your doctor may want you to have skin examinations on a regular basis.
• Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
• Q. What other drugs will affect hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan?
• A. If you also take cholestyramine or colestipol, take your hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan dose 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the other medicine.
• Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
• carbamazepine;
• insulin or oral diabetes medicine;
• lithium; or
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.