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What is the definition or description of: avalide (hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan)?
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Irbesartan + HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide): Avalide (hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan) is a combination medication used for treating high blood pressure containing hydrochlorothiazide , a diuretic, and irbesartan, an angiotensin ii receptor (arb). Arb medications work by competitively, or non-competitively, blocking the receptor activated by a blood pressure raising compound known as angiotensin ii.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Blood pressure med: Avalide (hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan) is a blood pressure medication that is a combination of Avapro which is in the arb class and hydrochlorithiazide which is a diuretic.
Answered 6/24/2014
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