Irbesartan

Question 1

Drug Class

Answer 1

Angiotensin II receptor blocker

Question 2

Active

Answer 2

Irbesartan

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

• Hypertension

- HF

Question 4

Dose Range

Answer 4

75-300mg daily

Question 5

SE’s

Answer 5

• first dose hypotension
• hyperkalaemia
• dizziness
• headache
• renal impairment
• angioedema
• cough (rarely)
• taste disturbance (metallic)

Question 6

Counselling

Answer 6

Labels: 11, 12+, 16

• You may feel dizzy when you start taking this medicine. Get up gradually from sitting or lying to minimise this effect; sit or lie down if you become dizzy or light-headed.
• Do not take potassium supplements while you are taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take tablet at the same time each day.
• If persistent cough, or swelling of lips, face, or tongue.

Question 7

Monitoring

Answer 7

• BP
• Renal function
• Vitamin K levels
• SE’s: angiodema
• Electrolytes