Irovel 150 mg Tablet

Irovel 150 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 150 mg of irbesartan in each tablet. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It is used to treat high blood pressure and may also be used to help protect the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Irovel 150 mg Tablet is taken by mouth, usually as part of a long-term blood pressure plan.

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

Irovel 150 mg Tablet is the lower of the two strengths listed here, with Irovel 300 mg Tablet being the higher-strength option. The 150 mg tablet may be chosen when a doctor wants a moderate dose, when treatment is being adjusted step by step, or when a patient does not yet need the stronger 300 mg tablet. It is not a fast-acting medicine you feel right away; its benefit builds with regular daily use.

• High blood pressure
• Blood pressure control in type 2 diabetes
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes and hypertension
• Long-term cardiovascular risk reduction as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Irovel 150 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
• Keep taking the tablet even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Irovel 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of irbesartan per tablet. Depending on your condition and response, a doctor may prescribe it once daily, and in some cases the dose may be adjusted up to 300 mg per day using the higher-strength tablet. Do not change your dose on your own, and do not take more than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Irbesartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially after starting treatment
• Fatigue
• Lightheadedness
• Headache
• Stomach upset or nausea
• Lower blood pressure than usual, which may be more noticeable with Irovel 150 mg Tablet if you are sensitive to blood-pressure medicines

• This 150 mg tablet is a prescription strength and should be used only if a clinician has evaluated your blood pressure and kidney status.
• It may cause dizziness, so be careful driving or doing anything that needs alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Standing up too quickly can worsen lightheadedness, especially if you are dehydrated or taking a water pill.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver problems, heart failure, or a history of angioedema.
• Do not use during pregnancy because medicines in this class can harm an unborn baby.
• Limit alcohol if it makes dizziness or low blood pressure worse.

• Lithium
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors or aliskiren in certain patients
• Diuretics or water pills, which can increase the chance of low blood pressure

Store Irovel 150 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.