When should you not use irbesartan?

3. Who can and cannot take irbesartan

• have had an allergic reaction to irbesartan or any other medicines in the past.
• have diabetes.
• have heart or kidney problems.
• have recently had a kidney transplant.
• have diarrhoea or vomiting – or have recently had this.
• are on a low salt diet.
• have low blood pressure.

What are the risks and side effects of Avapro?

Angioedema, volume-depletion, severe congestive heart failure (CHF), hepatic or renal impairment, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic or mitral valve stenosis, surgery or anesthesia Discontinue immediately if patient is pregnant; risk of congenital malformations (see Contraindications and Black Box Warnings)

Is it safe to take Avapro with irbesartan?

You should not use Avapro if you are allergic to irbesartan. If you have diabetes, do not take Avapro with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). You may also need to avoid taking Avapro with aliskiren if you have kidney disease. if you are on a low-salt diet.

How many milligrams of Avapro should I take?

Initially, 150 mg PO once daily unless the patient is volume-depleted. For volume-depleted patients, the starting dosage is 75 mg PO once daily. Dosage may be increased up to 300 mg PO once daily. Alternatively, a small dose of a diuretic (i.e., 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide) may be added.

Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking Avapro?

If you have diabetes, do not use Avapro together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo). Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of Avapro.

How to report side effects of Avapro in Canada?

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Before taking irbesartan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.

Do you have to take Avapro with high blood pressure?

Avapro may be taken with or without food. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication 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.

If you have diabetes, do not use Avapro together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo). Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of Avapro.

You should not use Avapro if you are allergic to irbesartan. If you have diabetes, do not take Avapro with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). You may also need to avoid taking Avapro with aliskiren if you have kidney disease. if you are on a low-salt diet.