Avalide
Irbesartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. Two different types of blood pressure medicine combined in one tablet.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Irbesartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 162.5mg
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Prescription and consultation requirements for Avalide vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Avalide details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- irbesartan, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- anuria; pregnancy; bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperuricaemia; electrolyte imbalance; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe renal impairment, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. Two different types of blood pressure medicine combined in one tablet.
Mechanism of action
Irbesartan blocks vasoconstricting angiotensin receptors while hydrochlorothiazide decreases circulating blood volume by increasing renal fluid output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Can cause fetal injury and mortality. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Avalide is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Irbesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.