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Irbesartan

Dosage ; 150mg OD (up to daily dose 300mg).

Combinations ;

1- Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide - see below

Irbesartan Brands

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Irbetan Questa Care Inc. Cosmos Limited 400mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 780
Irbetan Questa Care Inc. Cosmos Limited 300mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,350
Irbetan Questa Care Inc. Cosmos Limited 150mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 850.00
Irovel Sunlight International Trading (Africa) Co., Ltd Harley's Limited 150mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,770.00
Irovel Sunlight International Trading (Africa) Co., Ltd Harley's Limited 300mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 2,610.00
Andaran Sandoz Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 75mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,025.00
Andaran Sandoz Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 150mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,227.00
Andaran Sandoz Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 300mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,599
Aprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 150mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 1,969.00
Aprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 300mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,506.00
Irowin Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 150mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,200.00
Irowin Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 300mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,450.00

Irbesartan more info
Mode Of Action

It blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in a number of tissues. It does not cause persistent dry cough that normally complicates ACE inhibitors therapy. This is due to the fact that it does not inhibit the breakdown of kinins.

Drug Indication Hypertension
Precautions Severe CHF
Contra-Indications Pregnancy; allergy to the drug.
Side Effects Hypotension; anxiety and/or nervousness; diarrhea; dizziness; dyspepsia; headache; musculoskeletal pain; upper respiratory infection
Dosage 150mg OD (up to daily dose 300mg).
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Angiotensin (AT1 ) receptor blockers

Combinations ;

Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

Mode Of Action

It blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in a number of tissues. It does not cause persistent dry cough that normally complicates ACE inhibitors therapy. This is due to the fact that it does not inhibit the breakdown of kinins.

Drug Indication Hypertension
Precautions Severe CHF
Contra-Indications Pregnancy; allergy to the drug.
Side Effects Hypotension; anxiety and/or nervousness; diarrhea; dizziness; dyspepsia; headache; musculoskeletal pain; upper respiratory infection
Dosage 1 Once Daily
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Angiotensin (AT1 ) receptor blockers
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Coaprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 400mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,673
Coaprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 300mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,921
Coaprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 150mg/12.5mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,673
Coaprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 300mg/12.5mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,921
Irbetan-H Questa Care Inc. Cosmos Limited 150mg/12.5mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,900.00
Coaprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 150mg/12.5mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,147.00
Coaprovel Sanofi Aventis Surgipharm Ltd 300mg/12.5mg 28 Tablet per tablet KES 2,684.00
Irovel-H Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sunpar Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 150mg/12.5mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,900.00
Irowin-H Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 150mg/12.5mg 30 bath tonic KES 1,550.00
Irowin-H Prism Life Sciences Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 300mg/12.5mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,850.00