Isartan 150mg (Irbesartan)

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: Oral administration of 150 mg (as Irbesartan) once daily; may be increased to 300 mg if the effect is insufficient. Chronic kidney disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes: Initiate oral administration with 150 mg of this medication once daily and titrate up to 300 mg for maintenance is recommended. Elderly (75 years or older) and patients on hemodialysis: Consider an initial dose of 75 mg.

This drug can cause severe damage to the fetus during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. It should also be avoided in patients with severe liver dysfunction or certain genetic lactase metabolism disorders. Special caution is required for the elderly or patients with impaired kidney function, patients with hyperkalemia, etc., and regular blood tests and kidney function tests are necessary. This medication has blood pressure-lowering effects, so patients at risk of very low blood pressure or those with heart disease should take it carefully according to a doctor's instructions. Dizziness or fatigue may occur during treatment, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. There may be interactions if taken with other antihypertensive drugs or potassium supplements, so consultation with healthcare professionals is essential. This drug can rarely cause severe side effects like allergic reactions or angioedema, so if there is swelling of the face or lips or difficulty breathing, medical attention should be sought immediately. If unusual symptoms occur during use, it is important to inform a doctor or pharmacist and seek advice. Safety for use in children or adolescents has not been established, so it is recommended not to use in pediatric patients. Overdose may result in hypotension or cardiac arrhythmias, and appropriate treatment should be obtained as directed by a physician. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, anaphylactic shock, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes' mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• sinus abnormality
• influenza
• pharyngitis
• rhinitis
• musculoskeletal pain
• myalgia
• headache
• dizziness
• fatigue

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablets, white or almost white

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle