Ivetel Tablet (Irbesartan)

Adult dose

For essential hypertension, the standard dose is 150 mg taken orally once a day using Irbesartan, which may be increased to 300 mg if the effect is insufficient. The 24-hour blood pressure control effect is more effective at 150 mg compared to 75 mg daily. In special cases (initial treatment, patients on hemodialysis, elderly patients over 75 years, etc.), 75 mg may be considered. Sufficient blood pressure control can be achieved with monotherapy.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if used by pregnant women; therefore, it must be stopped immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. Patients allergic to this medication, those with severe liver impairment, or individuals with specific genetic disorders should not use it. Patients with severe diabetes or impaired kidney function, as well as those with a history of angioedema, should exercise caution. Elderly patients, those with hyperkalemia, patients with compromised liver function, and individuals with heart or cerebrovascular diseases should be especially careful when using this medication. Though generally mild and temporary, side effects may include dizziness, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, and rash. Serious side effects, such as excessively low blood pressure, angioedema, renal failure, liver dysfunction, hypoglycemia, and myalgia may occur, so any symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with healthcare professionals. Patients with weak liver or kidney function may require dosage adjustments, and it is advisable to discontinue the drug 24 hours prior to surgery. Interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, potassium supplements, or specific diabetes medications, so consulting a doctor or pharmacist is essential. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should ideally avoid this medication, and if it must be taken, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, thus it is not recommended for children. Overdosage may lead to hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias; immediate medical attention is necessary. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container for safety. Be cautious while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fatigue may occur. Finally, the antihypertensive effect may vary among certain ethnic groups, as individual condition adjustments may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory symptoms accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme drowsiness, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• musculoskeletal pain
• dizziness
• fatigue
• diarrhea
• cough
• nausea/vomiting
• musculoskeletal trauma
• chest pain
• dyspepsia/heartburn

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Keep it in a cool, dry place below 30°C to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White or almost white, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle