Irbesartan
Synonyms / Brand Names: Avalide, Avapro, Irbesarran, Lrbesartan
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
- Hypertension: The recommended initial dose of Avapro (irbesartan) is 150 mg once daily. Patients requiring further reduction in blood pressure should be titrated to 300 mg once daily.
- Nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients: The recommended target maintenance dose is 300 mg once daily.
- Volume- and salt-depleted patients: A lower initial dose of Avapro (75 mg) is recommended in patients with depletion of intravascular volume or salt (eg, patients treated vigorously with diuretics or on hemodialysis).
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Publication Resources
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
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Media Resources
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Patient Resources
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International Resources
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FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Irbesartan
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Irbesartan
Review Articles on Irbesartan
Articles on Irbesartan in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Irbesartan
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Irbesartan at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Irbesartan
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Irbesartan
Cochrane Collaboration on Irbesartan
Cost Effectiveness of Irbesartan
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Irbesartan
Images of Irbesartan
Podcasts & MP3s on Irbesartan
Videos on Irbesartan
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Patient Resources
Patient Information from National Library of Medicine
Patient Resources on Irbesartan
Discussion Groups on Irbesartan
Patient Handouts on Irbesartan
Blogs on Irbesartan
Irbesartan in the News
Irbesartan in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Irbesartan en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.