Therapeutic Indications Of Irbetel 150 Mg Tablets Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, an elevated serum creatinine, and proteinuria. Method Of Administration Of Irbetel 150 Mg Tablets The usual dose is: 1 tablet daily for both hypertension and diabetic neuropathy Irbesartan tablets can be taken with or without food It can be taken any time of the day Do not break the tablet in half Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of Irbetel 150 Mg Tablets Stop taking Irbesartan if: You develop a clinically significant decrease in renal function You develop significant hyperkalemia Common side effects Hypotension Dizziness Nausea, vomiting Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Irbetel 150 Mg Tablets Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Irbesartan to monitor: Kidney functions Potassium levels Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Increased risk of lithium toxicity when taken together with Irbesartan tablets Increased risk of kidney damage and reduction of its effects when taken with Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors (like ibuprofen, ketoprofen, celecoxib) It is not recommended to use this medication with potassium supplements to avoid an increase in potassium levels in the blood. Storage Conditions Of Irbetel 150 Mg Tablets Store below 25°c Don’t refrigerate Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.