Arena Plus 300/25 mg 30 tablets

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Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 300/25 mg

What is irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide and what is it used for?

• It is a combination of irbesartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, and hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure:
• In patients who are not adequately controlled by monotherapy.
• As a first-line treatment for patients who are likely to require multiple medications to achieve their blood pressure target.

Do not take irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide :

• Allergy to irbesartan or hydrochlorothiazide
• Hypersensitivity to drugs derived from sulfonamides (such as sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, sulfasalazine)
• Anuria (lack of sufficient urine).
• Kidney failure
• liver weakness

Warnings and precautions:

• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide:
• To monitor kidney function
• To monitor potassium levels
• If you suffer from vision problems such as nearsightedness or glaucoma
• If you have lupus
• If you are at risk of dehydration

Possible side effects:

• fatigue
• dizziness
• muscle pain

Other medications and irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
• Increased risk of lithium toxicity when taken together
• Increased risk of kidney damage and reduced effects when taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, celecoxib).
• It is not recommended to use it with potassium supplements to avoid high blood potassium levels.

With hydrochlorothiazide only:

• Avoid cholestyramine and colestipol for maximum absorption
• Adjusting the dosage of antidiabetic medications
• Monitoring is necessary during the use of alcohol, barbiturates, and narcotics due to the potential for hypotension.

How to take irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide:

• For adults over 18 years of age and with CrCl >30ml/min, the usual dose is one tablet daily.
• Irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide tablets can be taken with or without food.
• It can be taken at any time of day
• It can be given with other blood pressure-lowering agents.
• Do not break the disc in half
• Correct if the extent of depletion was known before starting the medication.

How to store irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store at room temperature [77°F (25°C)].
• Do not store above 30 degrees.