What is Irbesartan (Aprovel) for?

Aprovel has irbesartan in its composition, which is a drug indicated for the treatment of hypertension, and can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensives. In addition, it can also be used to treat kidney disease in people with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 53 to 127 reais, depending on whether the person chooses the brand or the generic, upon presentation of a prescription.

What is it for

Aprovel, has in its composition irbesartan, which is a drug indicated for the treatment of hypertension, and can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs and in the treatment of kidney disease in people with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Learn how to identify hypertension.

How to use

The usual starting dose of Aprovel is 150 mg once a day, and the dose can be increased, with medical advice, to 300 mg, once a day. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled with irbesartan alone, the doctor may add a diuretic or other antihypertensive medication.

For people with hypertension and type 2 diabetic kidney disease, the recommended dose is 300 mg once a day.

Who should not use

Aprovel should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formula. In addition, it should also not be administered simultaneously with medications containing aliskiren in diabetics or people with moderate to severe renal impairment or together with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in people with diabetic nephropathy.

In addition, it should also not be used by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding, unless recommended by the doctor.

Possible side effects

Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with this medication are tiredness, swelling, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and headache.

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