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Please describe the medication: irbesartan?
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BP medication. : Originally marketed under the trade name, avapro, (irbesartan) Irbesartan is now sold in generic form, produced by various manufacturers. It falls into the category of angiotensin receptor blockers or arbs. Dosages include 75, 150, and 300 mg tablets, as well as various combination forms with both 12.5 and 25mg doses of hydrochlorothiazide (hctz). Blocks a kidney mediated hormone, relaxing arteriolar muscles.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Irbesartan: This medication is part of a class of medications called angiotensin receptor blockers (arb's). Its primary use is the treatment of high blood pressure and it can also be used to avoid kidney damage in patients with diabetes.
Answered 1/2/2013
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