Medication information
Prescription

Irbesartan

ARB for blood pressure and kidney protection in diabetes

Irbesartan lowers blood pressure and helps protect the kidneys, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes and protein in their urine. Taken once a day.

How the pharmacy helps

We carry 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg, plus combination Irbesartan/HCTZ tablets.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Avapro
Irbesartan
150mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Irbesartan Questions

ARBs can affect potassium and kidney function. Periodic blood work is a routine part of follow-up.
No — your blood pressure is normal because the medication is working. Stopping usually means it goes back up.
Long-term NSAID use can blunt the effect and stress the kidneys. Talk to the pharmacist before starting one regularly.

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