Irecon tablet 150mg

About Irecon tablet 150mg

Irecon tablet 150mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney protection in type 2 diabetes
• Reducing strain on the heart and blood vessels
• Part of combination therapy for resistant hypertension

Drug Class

• Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
• Antihypertensive

What Experts Say

Irbesartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that tightens blood vessels and raises blood pressure. By relaxing the vessels, it lowers pressure and eases the workload on the heart.

Physicians often choose ARBs like irbesartan because they are effective and generally well tolerated, without the dry cough that some other blood pressure medicines cause. In type 2 diabetes, irbesartan also helps protect the kidneys.

Blood pressure control is a long term commitment, and irbesartan works best taken every day even when a person feels well. Doctors monitor blood pressure, kidney function and potassium during treatment.

Irecon tablet 150mg formula

• Irbesartan 150mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Irecon tablet 150mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, with or without food.
• Take at the same time each day.
• Keep taking it even when you feel well.
• Have your blood pressure and kidney function checked as advised.

Drug Interactions

Irbesartan interacts with medicines affecting potassium, kidneys and blood pressure.

• Potassium supplements and sparing diuretics: Can raise potassium to unsafe levels.
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen and diclofenac: Reduce its effect and may harm the kidneys.
• Lithium: Irbesartan can raise lithium levels.
• Other blood pressure medicines: Add to the pressure lowering effect.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Must not be used in pregnancy as it can harm the baby.
• Kidney function: Kidney function and potassium should be monitored.
• Low blood pressure: May cause dizziness, especially at the start or if dehydrated.
• High potassium: Report muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat.
• Dehydration: Risk of low pressure rises with fluid loss.

Irecon tablet 150mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Raised potassium
• Low blood pressure symptoms

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, out of reach of children.