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Irovel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Irovel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Irovel is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Irovel are Fainting, Confusion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Irovel as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Irovel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Irovel's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Irovel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Irovel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Irovel in conditions like Diabetes. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Irovel contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Irovel with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Irovel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Irovel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Irovel safe for pregnant women?
Irovel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Irovel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Irovel as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Irovel on the Kidneys?
Using Irovel does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Irovel on the Liver?
Using Irovel does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Irovel on the Heart?
Side effects of Irovel rarely affect the heart.
Irovel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Irovel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Irovel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Irovel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Irovel since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Irovel should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Irovel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Irovel
Taking Irovel with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Irovel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Irovel with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avapro®* (irbesartan)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506,507
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173