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Irovel 300 Tablet 10's

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Composition

IRBESARTAN-300MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Irovel 300 Tablet 10's

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Irovel 300 Tablet 10's widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take Irovel 300 Tablet 10's irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and orthostatic hypotension. Most of these side effects of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Irovel 300 Tablet 10's passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Irovel 300 Tablet 10's while using Irovel 300 Tablet 10's and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Irovel 300 Tablet 10's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Irovel 300 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Irovel 300 Tablet 10's with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced the efficiency of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Hypertension, Heart failure, Prevents heart attack & heart stroke.

Medicinal Benefits

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Swallow Irovel 300 Tablet 10's as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Fatigue

Drug Warnings

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Irovel 300 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Irovel 300 Tablet 10's may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Irovel 300 Tablet 10's. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Irovel 300 Tablet 10's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Irovel 300 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Irovel 300 Tablet 10's with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Irovel 300 Tablet 10's may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), potassium supplements (potassium acetate, potassium acid phosphate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium gluconate, potassium iodide and potassium phosphate).

Drug- Food Interaction: Irovel 300 Tablet 10's may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Irovel 300 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • HEPARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • AMILORIDE HYDROCHORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
  • Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Irovel 300 Tablet 10's for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.

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Alcohol

Caution

Not recommended. Irovel 300 Tablet 10's and alcohol together result in an abnormal decrease in blood pressure levels thus strictly not to be taken together.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Not recommended in pregnant patients. Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is harmful to an unborn baby especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is to be replaced with any other blood pressure-lowering drug on doctors consultation.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Not recommended in breastfeeding patients. Enough data is not available on the usage of Irovel 300 Tablet 10's in breastfeeding mothers thus is replaced with any alternative blood pressure-lowering agents on doctors consultation.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use heavy machines. However, occasionally dizziness or slowness of movements may occur during the treatment of high blood pressure. If you experience these, talk to your doctor before attempting such activities

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Liver

Caution

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's has been found to affect liver function in certain cases thus patients with liver problems should discuss with their doctor for proper guidance regarding treatment with this medication.

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Kidney

Caution

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's is not advised to be taken in patients that suffer from kidney disease as there has been cases of harmful interactions in kidney patients & Irovel 300 Tablet 10's. A patient is strictly advised to consult and discuss with his/her doctor before taking this medication.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Safe to be given in children below 12 years. No harmful interaction has been reported in patients below 12 years of age, yet doctor's consultation is advised.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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FAQs

Irovel 300 Tablet 10's may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium like coconut water, bananas and broccoli.
Only on doctors consultation, a patient can take Irovel 300 Tablet 10's with metformin which has been found to have a beneficial effect on kidneys in a diabetic patient with hypertension.
Not recommended in overweight patients as per studies conducted by researchers,Irovel 300 Tablet 10's causes weight gain in normal individuals and thus contraindicated in overweight patients.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. if it has been too late then a patient is advised to jump to the next dose without attempting double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Absolutely safe to be used in patients with stomach ulcers as there has been no harmful interaction between Irovel 300 Tablet 10's and peptic ulcers except occasional nausea. Recently it has been found to have a protective role against stomach ulcers yet not approved for stomach diseases yet.

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