Irbesartan

Diabetic Nephropathies, Hypertensive disease, Treatment Naive + 2 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Irbesartan

What is Irbesartan

Irbesartan

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Irbesartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and kidney damage caused by diabetes. It can be taken alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide. Unlike some other blood pressure medications, Irbesartan does not cause a dry cough. It was approved by the FDA in 1997.

Avapro

is the brand name

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Irbesartan Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Avapro

Irbesartan

1997

246

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Irbesartan, also called Avapro, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Diabetic Nephropathies and multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required .

Diabetic Nephropathies

Helps manage Diabetic Nephropathy

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

Used to treat multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Diabetic Nephropathy

Helps manage Diabetic Nephropathy

not adequately controlled with monotherapy

Used to treat not adequately controlled with monotherapy in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Hypertensive disease

Helps manage High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Treatment Naive

Used to treat Treatment Naive in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Effectiveness

How Irbesartan Affects Patients

Irbesartan is a medication used to help lower blood pressure and treat kidney damage from diabetes. It is generally taken once a day and has been found to be safe at low doses (150mg daily) and even more effective at higher doses (900mg/day).

How Irbesartan works in the body

Irbesartan blocks the hormone angiotensin II from attaching to the AT1 receptor in certain tissues. This prevents the hormone from causing your blood vessels to narrow and your body from releasing aldosterone, which would raise your blood pressure. By blocking the hormone, Irbesartan helps to lower your blood pressure.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Irbesartan is contingent upon the recognized condition, for example Hypertensive disease, not sufficiently managed with monotherapy and Diabetic Nephropathy. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the technique of administration outlined in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Diabetic Nephropathies

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Hypertensive disease

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

not adequately controlled with monotherapy

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Treatment Naive

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Irbesartan Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Hypesthesia

Do Not Combine

Dehydration

Do Not Combine

Chronic Kidney Disease

Do Not Combine

Renal Artery Stenosis

Do Not Combine

Type 2 Diabetes

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Irbesartan may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Irbesartan.

Common Irbesartan Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Amifostine

Major

Irbesartan may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Irbesartan Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of this drug in humans is 30mg/kg per 6 weeks. Overdosing can lead to low blood pressure and an abnormal heart rate (too fast or too slow). If regular treatments for blood pressure do not work, terlipressin may be used to control the heart rate and blood pressure.

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Irbesartan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Irbesartan?

19 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Irbesartan to treat Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypertensive Disease and cases where multiple antihypertensive drugs may be necessary.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

not adequately controlled with monotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Treatment Naive

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypertensive disease

27 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Diabetic Nephropathies

0 Actively Recruiting

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

0 Actively Recruiting

Irbesartan Reviews: What are patients saying about Irbesartan?

5

Patient Review

11/28/2014

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

In addition to Lovaza fish oil, this treatment has helped to keep my blood pressure down. I believe it is also helping my kidneys as they used to bleed due to high blood pressure.

5

Patient Review

6/1/2019

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I started taking this medication around the time of the recall. It works better than any other BP medications I have taken so I opted to continue taking it. No side effects and BP around 120/70 consistently.

5

Patient Review

3/4/2017

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

My blood pressure was through the roof when I started this medication, but it's been really effective in bringing it down to a much healthier level.

5

Patient Review

11/5/2014

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

4.3

Patient Review

6/15/2015

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

This treatment quickly and effectively lowered my blood pressure. However, I have been experiencing severe burning sensations in my arms and chest, as well as weird feelings all over my body. I'm meeting with a specialist to see if maybe I can go off the medication entirely.

4

Patient Review

2/17/2017

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I'm currently taking metrprolol with ibasartan. I'll have to check with my doctor about potential interactions between the two.

3.7

Patient Review

3/8/2021

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I was put on ibersartan when valsartan was recalled. Shortly thereafter I developed severe heartburn and hair loss. I didnâ??t realize Ibersartan was causing it but after recently switching to another blood pressure med the heartburn and hair loss stopped.

3.7

Patient Review

4/7/2015

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

Insomnia, body aches, fatigue, nightmares are all common complaints that this treatment addresses.

3.3

Patient Review

1/4/2016

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I was taking 150 mg and it was increased by 75 mg to 225 and I think my hair is falling out! Anyone else have such a problem???

3

Patient Review

10/1/2022

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I was on 75mg and had no side effect, but then my blood pressure went up so I was put on 150mg. Almost immediately, I started experiencing pain in my back and legs which made it difficult to walk.

3

Patient Review

1/22/2016

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

One unfortunate side effect I experienced while taking irbesartan was hair loss. This stopped once I went back to my old medication.

2.7

Patient Review

1/22/2017

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I didn't experience as many side effects with this medication, however I did have to increase the dose. Now that I'm on the highest dose, my muscles are aching, eyes itch, gums hurt and hair is falling out. I'll be seeing the doctor this week to get off of this medication for good.

2.7

Patient Review

10/3/2022

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I was on iberstartan 75 mg, then the doctor raised it to 150 mg for the last 6 months. My blood pressure went up, and my eyesight started getting blurred. For months, my right leg was aching, and in the last month muscles in my lower back and legs were aching too. I came off of it 4 days ago and my eyesight is better now, as well as the pain.

2.7

Patient Review

6/10/2016

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I saw some initial benefits from this medication, but after a couple weeks my muscles became weak and painful. I now feel pain in my legs when I walk, and generally have no energy. Going to see the doctor soon to switch meds.

2.7

Patient Review

8/21/2019

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

This medicine caused me to itch severely.

2.3

Patient Review

9/22/2016

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

This treatment left me with an upset stomach, a bad taste in my mouth, and a cough. The bad taste stayed most of the time.

2

Patient Review

3/30/2018

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I have taken the highest dose of this drug and it has had zero effect on my blood pressure.

1.3

Patient Review

1/5/2022

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

This medication caused me to lose a lot of hair.

1

Patient Review

12/6/2014

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I've been on this medication for two weeks and it's made it really hard to swallow.

1

Patient Review

10/27/2020

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure

I didn't experience any lowering of blood pressure after taking this medication for 10 days. In fact, I felt more tired and dizzy than usual. Headaches were also a common side effect I experienced.
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Patient Q&A Section about irbesartan

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the drug irbesartan used for?

"Irbesartan is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It is a type of Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB), which works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily."

Answered by AI

Does irbesartan cause weight gain?

"If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should see a doctor: swelling, rapid weight gain, confusion, loss of appetite, vomiting, pain in your side or lower back."

Answered by AI

What is the best time of day to take irbesartan?

"You should take irbesartan tablets once a day. Your doctor may suggest that you take the first dose before bedtime so you don't feel dizzy. Once you've taken the first dose, you can take it at any time. Try to take it at the same time every day."

Answered by AI

What are the possible side effects of irbesartan?

"If irbesartan makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up slowly or sit down until you feel better. ... , Headaches. Make sure you rest and drink lots of fluids. ... , Feeling nauseous ... , Being sick (vomiting) ... , Diarrhea. ... , Pain in your joints or muscles."

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Clinical Trials for Irbesartan

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Food is Medicine for High Blood Pressure and Obesity

Any Age
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

The goal of this clinical trial is to treat both hypertension and obesity in adults using a food is medicine framework. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to FIM+DASH or usual-care control. The 24-week trial includes a 12-week FIM+DASH intervention followed by a 12-week maintenance period and leverages existing partnerships with community-based organizations for home food delivery and culinary skill-skill building. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on blood pressure? (2) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on DASH diet adherence (diet quality), body weight, and waist circumference? (3) How to identify factors associated with the sustainability and scalability of FIM+DASH in real-world settings?

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Miles Square Health Center Chicago (+3 Sites)

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Cuffless PPG Monitor for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Miami, FL

This study aims to validate the accuracy and reliability of blood pressure (BP) estimates obtained over 24 hours using a PPG-based chest-patch device compared to the gold standard ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) method using an upper arm cuff-based oscillometric BP device, in both hypertensive and normotensive individuals referred by their provider to undergo a 24-hours ABPM for clinical indication. The Awake/Asleep test, which is the primary test recommended for automated wearable cuffless BP devices that are cuff-calibrated (based on the 2023 European Society of Hypertension (ESH) recommendations for the validation of cuffless blood pressure measuring devices), will be conducted in this study. The secondary aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and convenience of the PPG-based device.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

U Health (+1 Sites)

Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A.

Biobeat Technologies Ltd.

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Text Message Reminders for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Detroit, MI

This project is part of the ACHIEVE GREATER (Addressing Cardiometabolic Health In Populations Through Early PreVEntion in the GREAT LakEs Region) Center (IRB# 100221MP2A), the purpose of which is to improve cardiometabolic health in two uniquely comparable cities: Detroit, Michigan, and Cleveland, Ohio. The ACHIEVE GREATER Center involves separate but related projects that aim to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes through better risk factor control for three chronic conditions that are of tremendous public health importance, (hypertension (HTN), heart failure, and coronary heart disease), all of which contribute significantly to premature death in Detroit and Cleveland. The present study is the prospective observational cohort component of ACHIEVE P1- EPI (Project 1) of the ACHIEVE GREATER Center and serves to characterize the population of patients with blood pressure (BP) levels above normal attending The Wayne Health Mobile Health Unit (MHU) events to better understand key factors (e.g., social determinants of health) that convey information about baseline BP levels and related clinical outcomes (e.g., follow-up clinic visits, BP control, and cardiovascular events).

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Wayne Health Mobile Units

Steven J Korzeniewski, PhD

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CardioCare Quest for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Flagstaff, AZ

This project aims to address healthcare disparities among Navaho people diagnosed with hypertension or prehypertension through three main objectives. Firstly, it identifies and shares insights on healthcare access disparities affecting Navaho individuals experiencing nonadherence to hypertension treatment. Secondly, the proposal develops a telehealth solution based on factors identified as knowledge gaps caused by healthcare access disparities in hypertension management; we will use the factors to design a series of engaging minigames that can be incorporated into the larger CardioCare Quest. These minigames will be co-designed with end users and clinicians. Finally, the proposal conducts comprehensive qualitative and quantitative assessments of user experiences, perceptions, and challenges with CardioCare Quest.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Northern Arizona University (+1 Sites)

Tochukwu Ikwunne, PhD

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Food as Medicine for Cardiometabolic Health

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

Though the Mississippi Delta has a rich agricultural history and some of the nation's most fertile soil, residents have experienced the legacy of slavery and economic exploitation through food insecurity and poverty for generations. This project focuses on Bolivar, Washington, and Sunflower, contiguous counties in the Delta that are designated as health disparity populations. Over 65% of the 100,000 residents are Black/African American and \~30% live at or below the poverty level. Obesity rates are high and the rate of diabetes is almost double the national average. Tufts University received a grant from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to develop, test, and evaluate a Food is Medicine program in Mississippi. The Delta Growing a Resilient, Enriching, Equitable, Nourishing food System (GREENS) Food is Medicine (FIM) Project, is a collaborative project in Bolivar, Washington, and Sunflower counties in Mississippi. The intervention involves regularly distributed fruit and vegetable produce boxes as well as nutrition education materials to the intervention group. The control group will receive produce boxes later, after they complete study activities. The project's primary goal is to improve health outcomes by creating a FIM intervention. The Delta GREENS FIM Project aims to become a model for promoting nutrition security and management of chronic conditions in varied communities nationwide.

Recruiting
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Tufts University

Christina D Economos, PhD

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