What is Avapro?
Avapro is an antihypertensive medication. It comes in the form of a tablet for oral administration in three strengths; 75, 150, and 300mg of irbesartan. Internationally, Avapro is called Karvea; this medication is available as both the brand and the generic alternative at My Drug Center, accessible with a valid prescription.
What is Irbesartan?
Irbesartan is the active ingredient found inside Avapro responsible for its therapeutic effects. Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist; which may also be known as angiotensin receptor blockers, ARB’s, or receptor antagonists. This drug is taken by mouth, metabolized in the liver, and excreted through your kidneys (20%) and feces (65%), with a half-life ranging between 11-15 hours. Irbesartan is a drug which relaxes blood vessels and promotes smoother blood flow.
What is Irbesartan used for?
Irbesartan (Avapro) is used as treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure) due to its affect on blood vessels. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood against blood vessel walls; when blood pressure is high; it puts extra strain on the heart and poses multiple health complications. Using Irbesartan can help reduce the risk of these complications by lowering blood pressure; this may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease (harmful build up of plaque in the arteries of the heart).
How long does Irbesartan stay in your system?
The exact amount of time will vary between each individual, but there is a way to determine the average amount of time it will take to clear the system. It takes a medication about 5 half-lives before it is no longer in your body; a half-life represents the length of time it takes for half (50%) of the medication to clear the system. With a half-life of 11-15 hours, you can expect the medication to clear out of your system between 55 – 75 hours (roughly 2 – 3 days).
Who makes Avapro?
Avapro is manufactured by a French pharmaceutical company called Sanofi (Sanofi-Aventis) and marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb, an American pharmaceutical company.
When will Avapro go generic?
Avapro is already available as a generic alternative. As of March 30, 2012, Teva Pharmaceuticals was the first company in the United States to manufacture the generic alternative. Following shortly behind, many other generic manufacturing companies began marketing their own generic forms as well. Today, there are over a dozen different generic manufactures that produce and market generic Avapro.
What is the generic for Avapro?
The generic for Avapro can be found under the name of the active ingredient; irbesartan. You can purchase the generic alternative for Avapro at My Drug Center in all three strengths the brand-name medication is available in; 75, 150, and 300mg. To order this medication, you will require a valid prescription signed by your doctor.
What are the side effects of Avapro?
The most common side effects of Avapro may include dizziness, lightheadedness, or upset stomach. These side effects occur while your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects like diarrhea, heartburn, or feeling tired may also occur. These side effects should not alarm you; other side effects not listed may also occur. If side effects persist or become worse over time, consult your doctor about alternative medications.