DrugListbook

Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Ear congestion or pain, head congestion, runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing.
Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Lasix, Norvasc, and Synthroid.
Avalide ​(Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide)
Pronunciation: ir-be-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide
Classification:ARB/Diuretic
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and
improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide helps prevent your body from absorbing too much
salt.
Dosage: 150mg/12.5mg, 300mg/12.5mg and 300mg/25mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain, bloody or cloudy urine, chest pain and
confusion.
Interactions: Celebrex, Lexapro, Lyrica, Nexium, and Plavix.
Avapro ​(Irbesartan)
Pronunciation: ir-be-SAR-tan
Classification: ARB
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and
improves blood flow.
Dosage: 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Chills, cold sweats, confusion, dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness.
Interactions: Aspirin, Fish oil, Lipitor, Metformin, and Metoprolol.
Benicar ​(Olmesartan)
Pronunciation: ol-me-SAR-tan
Classification: ARB
IFU: Hypertension
Action: Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and
improves blood flow.
Dosage: 5mg, 20mg, and 40mg tablets
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Back pain, dry mouth, diarrhea, flushed or dry skin and loss of appetite.
Interactions: Aspirin, Fish oils, Cymbalta, Omeprazole, and Tramadol