Irbemax 150 mg Tablet

Irbemax 150 mg Tablet contains 150 mg of irbesartan in each tablet. Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to help lower high blood pressure and protect kidney function in some people with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Irbemax 150 mg Tablet is taken by mouth as a standard tablet, making it a practical option for ongoing blood pressure control. It is prescribed when a doctor decides this specific 150 mg strength is appropriate for the patient’s blood pressure goals and medical history.

How it works: Irbesartan in Irbemax 150 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing the blood vessels, this tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.

Irbemax 150 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with lower-dose irbesartan options, so it is not meant for everyone starting treatment. A doctor may choose Irbemax 150 mg Tablet for someone who needs more blood pressure lowering or who has already been assessed as suitable for this dose. Because it comes as a regular tablet with 150 mg in each piece, the effect depends on taking it consistently as directed rather than expecting an immediate feel-good effect.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney protection in some patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension
• Ongoing blood pressure management
• Cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Irbemax 150 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you it is okay.
• If you feel dizzy when standing, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• If your doctor changes your dose, follow the new instructions exactly; do not adjust the tablet strength on your own.

Each Irbemax 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of irbesartan. Depending on your condition, a doctor may prescribe it once daily, and the maximum daily dose of irbesartan is usually 300 mg per day in adults unless your prescriber gives different instructions. This strength should be used only as directed by your doctor, who decides whether 150 mg is the right dose for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Irbesartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Back pain or muscle aches
• Increased potassium levels on lab tests, which may be more likely in some people

• Do not use during pregnancy; irbesartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart failure before taking Irbemax 150 mg Tablet.
• This 150 mg strength may lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or standing quickly.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves.
• Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect and may worsen dizziness.
• If you are taking water pills, you may be at higher risk of low blood pressure when starting or changing this tablet.
• Seek medical advice if you become dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating while taking this medicine.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or aliskiren
• Diuretics or “water pills”
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

Store Irbemax 150 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.