Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide)
Brand: Avalide
Active Ingredient(s): Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide
Pack Size: 90 – 90 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: PMS Irbesartan HCTZ – SDZ Irbesartan HCT
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Description
Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide) is an antihypertensive agent. It is typically used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer with or without food. WARNING: Drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system (such as Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide) and similar agents) can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. Discontinue as soon as possible once pregnancy is detected. In addition to its desired action, Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause edema (swelling), chest pain, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia (rapid heart rate) It may cause dizziness, fatigue It may cause hypokalemia (low blood potassium) It may cause nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia (indigestion), heartburn, abdominal pain Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to irbesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamide-derived drugs (sulfisoxazole, trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, sulfadiazine) or any component of the formulation, concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus, anuria (failure of the kidneys to produce urine),concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with moderate-to-severe renal (kidney) impairment, concomitant use with ACE inhibitors (similar agents) in patients with diabetic nephropathy (renal disease), pregnancy, breastfeeding Taking Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Avalide (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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