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Avalide<br />
(Irbesartan/<br />
Hydrochlorothiazide)<br />
ir-be-SAR-tan/<br />
HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide<br />
Classification: ARB/Diuretic<br />
IFU: Hypertension<br />
Action: Combines the actions of<br />
irbesartan, an angiotensin II AT1<br />
receptor blocker (ARB), and that<br />
of a thiazide diuretic,<br />
hydrochlorothiazide.<br />
Dosage: 12.5 mg- 150 mg, 12.5 mg -300<br />
mg, 300-25 mg<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Adverse Reaction: headache,<br />
dizziness, fatigue,<br />
musculoskeletal pain.<br />
Interactions: Quinapril: May<br />
increase the risk of side effects<br />
such as low blood pressure,<br />
kidney function impairment, and<br />
a condition called hyperkalemia<br />
(high blood potassium).<br />
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