Tablet

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Avapro (irbesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or with other high blood pressure medications.

Do not take Avapro (irbesartan) if you are allergic to any component present in Avapro (irbesartan).

Before using Avapro (irbesartan), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment or heart problem

Use Avapro (irbesartan) with extreme caution if you have kidney disease.

Other: Abdominal bloating, arthritis, bronchitis, bruising, bursitis, chest pain, chills, congestion, constipation, depression, difficulty breathing, drowsiness, ear infection, ear pain, emotional disturbances, eye infection, eye problems, face swelling, face reddening, fainting, fever, flushing, gas, gout, hearing problems, heart attack, heart failure, heart murmur, hives, irregular heartbeat, itching, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes), joint stiffness, muscle aches, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, nosebleeds, numbness, oral sores, prostate problems, sex drive changes, sexual dysfunction, skin eruptions, skin inflammation, skin tingling, sleep problems, stomach and intestinal inflammation, stroke, swelling, swollen mouth or throat, tremor, urination problems, vision problems, wheezing

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Avapro (irbesartan) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Avapro (irbesartan) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Avapro (irbesartan). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

Store Avapro (irbesartan) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.