Irbepex Tablet
About Irbepex Tablet
Irbepex Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Irbepex Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.
Irbepex Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Irbepex Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.
You can take Irbepex Tablet irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and orthostatic hypotension. Most of these side effects of Irbepex Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Irbepex Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Irbepex Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Irbepex Tablet while using Irbepex Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Irbepex Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Irbepex Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Irbepex Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Irbepex Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced the efficiency of Irbepex Tablet.
Uses of Irbepex Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Irbepex Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Irbepex Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.
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Side Effects of Irbepex Tablet
Drug Warnings
Irbepex Tablet is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Irbepex Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Irbepex Tablet may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Irbepex Tablet. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Irbepex Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Irbepex Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Irbepex Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Irbepex Tablet.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Irbepex Tablet may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), potassium supplements (potassium acetate, potassium acid phosphate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium gluconate, potassium iodide and potassium phosphate).
Drug- Food Interaction: Irbepex Tablet may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Irbepex Tablet.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.