Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

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Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure. It is a combination medication composed of Irbesartan, which relaxes blood vessels, and Hydrochlorothiazide, which removes excess fluid from the body, thereby lowering blood pressure. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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What does Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide treat?

Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medication prescribed to treat high blood pressure. This consists of Irbesartan which helps to relax blood vessels and Hydrochlorothiazide whose task is to clear excess fluid from the body. This results in lowered blood pressure which helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. Your physician may use this to treat other ailments based on their discretion.

Dosage Instructions

Follow the Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide dosage prescribed by your physician. The dosage could vary based on individual patient requirements. Always follow your physician’s instructions or go by the directions on the prescription drug label. Make sure you have it with a whole glass of water.

 

Missed a dose?

Take it immediately once you remember. In case, this time falls close to the next dosage, skip it and get back to the prescribed schedule. Never take a double dose unless your physician specifically directs you to do so.

Overdosed?

Don’t waste any time and seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms that you may encounter include light-headedness, fainting and fast or slow heartbeat.

Drug Interactions

Drug interactions must be considered before starting to take any kind of drug. Drug interactions might happen either when Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide is taken along with another drug or with particular foods. To prevent any kind of negative interaction, make sure you inform your doctor of any drugs you are taking including non-prescription medication, OTCs, health supplements like vitamins, minerals, herbal medicine, drinks with caffeine and alcohol, illegal drugs, smoking habits and so on which may increase the effect of Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide.

It may interact with:

 

  • Aspirin
  • Atenolol-Chlorthalidone
  • Etodolac
  • Hydrochlorothiazide

 

It may also interact with interact with other blood pressure medicines, muscle relaxers, barbiturates, steroids, diabetes medicines, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This is not an exhaustive list though.

Appraise your doctor of any medical conditions that you are suffering from and your family history of medical ailments. It’s important that you do not stop or start taking any medicine without the consent of your physician.

Possible Side Effects

Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide might have some side effects but it’s not possible to anticipate them. It does not have any major side effects and the minor ones that may occur are temporary. In rare cases, there might be major side effects and immediate medical attention must be sought.

Some of the side effects could be nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, headache, diarrhea and skin rash. This is not the complete list though.

In case, there is a change in intensity of side effects or if any new side effects develop, make sure you consult your doctor.

What to ask your doctor before you start on Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide

 

  • Can I take Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide along with other drugs? 
  • Are there certain foods, beverages and products to be avoided while on Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide? 
  • What is the dosage of Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide to be consumed? 
  • How should I use Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide? 
  • How will Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide work on my body? 
  • How can the drug interactions and side effects of Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide be minimized or completely avoided?

 

Disclaimer

The health and medical information that we have provided are meant to supplement and not substitute the advice of your physician, pharmacists or other health care professionals. This does not suggest that usage of Irbesartan–Hydrochlorothiazide is safe appropriate or effective for you. Always ensure that you take this or any other drug only after consulting your physician.