Avalide
Irbesartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Utilised to manage arterial pressure to alleviate ventricular resistance and support cardiovascular optimisation.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Irbesartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 162.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Avalide, depending on stock.
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
utilised to manage arterial pressure to alleviate ventricular resistance and support cardiovascular optimisation.
Mechanism of action
Irbesartan blocks vasoconstricting angiotensin receptors while hydrochlorothiazide decreases circulating blood volume by increasing renal fluid output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Can cause fetal injury and mortality. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Avalide is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi-Aventis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Sanofi-Aventis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Irbesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.