Heart Health Resources
Featured Centers
- Eating Out? Cut Calories, Heartburn
- 5 Good Ways to Save Money on Medicine
- 8 Ways to Treat Your Allergies
home > drugs a-z list > avalide (irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide) drug center
Recommended Topic Related To:
Avalide
What is a stroke?
Brain cell function requires a constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. Blood flow can be compromised by a variety of mechanisms.
Blockage of an artery
- Narrowing of the small arteries within the brain can cause a lacunar stroke, (lacune means "empty space"). Blockage of a single arteriole can affect a tiny area of brain causing that tissue to die (infarct).
- Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) leading to the brain. There are four major blood vessels that supply the brain with blood. The anterior circulation of the brain that controls most motor activity, sensation, thought, speech, and emotion is supplied by the carotid arteries. The posterior circulation, which supplies the brainstem and the cer...
Avalide
|
|
Avalide Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD
Avalide (irbesartan w/ hydrochlorothiazide) is a drug that is a combination of two drugs (an angiotensin II receptor blocker and a thiazide (diuretic). Avalide is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. Common side effects of Avalide include dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, stomach upset, heartburn, unusual thirst, weakness, confusion, fast heartbeat, fainting, and decreased sexual ability.
The usual dose of Avalide is 150mg/12.5mg to 300mg/25mg once a day. Drug interactions of Avalide include Propulsid (cisapride), corticosteroids (for example, prednisone), methenamine, quinidine, Eskalith, Lithobid (lithium) and probenecid. Avalide should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the fetus. The safety of taking Avalide in breastfeeding mothers has not been determined.
Our Avalide Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Avalide Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
AVALIDE® (irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
AVALIDE may be used in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on monotherapy.
AVALIDE may also be used as initial therapy in patients who are likely to need multiple drugs to achieve their blood pressure goals.
The choice of AVALIDE as initial therapy for hypertension should be based on an assessment of potential benefits and risks.
Patients with stage 2 (moderate or severe) hypertension are at relatively high risk for cardiovascular...
Read the complete drug monograph for Avalide »
What is Avalide Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Avalide Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.
Call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effects, such as:
- feeling like y...
Read the complete patient information for Avalide »
What is Avalide Patient Information?
Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More
What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Avalide Consumer Information: Uses
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed...
Read the complete consumer information for Avalide »
What is Avalide Consumer Information?
Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More
Next: Drug Description
Additional Avalide Information
Avalide - User Reviews
Avalide User Reviews
Now you can gain knowledge and insight about a drug treatment with Patient Discussions.
Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Avalide sorted by most helpful.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Hypertension
Get tips on handling your hypertension.
From WebMD
Avalide
Related Drugs
Health Resources
Related Supplements
Use it Now
Find it Now
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick,
easy,
concise
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including
24 hour
pharmacies
Updated & New
RxList does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.