Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Irbesartan(300mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Xarb 300 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet can help maximize the benefits of this medicine. Xarb 300 Tablet is well tolerated and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headaches. Let your doctor know if it bothers you or does not go away. No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Xarb 300 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Irbesartan exhibits linear pharmacokinetics over the therapeutic dose range. The terminal elimination half-life of irbesartan averaged 11 to 15 hours. Steady-state concentrations are achieved within 3 days. Limited accumulation of irbesartan (<20%) is observed in plasma upon repeated once-daily dosing.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Xarb
Increased potassium level in blood
Dizziness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Irbesartan Tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. Do not co-administrate aliskiren with Irbesartan Tablets in patients with diabetes. 5.1 Fetal Toxicity - Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of ..
Xarb 300 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Xarb 300 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Xarb 300 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Irbesartan is indicated to treat hypertension and diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, elevated serum creatinine, and proteinuria.
Drug-Drug Interaction: IRBESARTAN may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), potassium supplements (potassium acetate, potassium acid phosphate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium gluconate, potassium iodide and potassium phosphate).
Drug- Food Interaction: IRBESARTAN may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking IRBESARTAN.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
IBUPROFEN
ASPIRIN
HEPARIN
DIGOXIN
LISINOPRIL
ENALAPRIL
RAMIPRIL
AMILORIDE HYDROCHORIDE
SPIRONOLACTONE
TIZANIDINE
TRIMETHOPRIM
Do not chew, crush or break it. Xarb 300 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Xarb 300 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Xarb 300 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xarb 300 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Which class does Xarb 300 Tablet belong to?
Xarb 300 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Angiotensin II is a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It tightens the blood vessels, which in turn increases the blood pressure. Xarb 300 Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.
Q. How should I take Xarb 300 Tablet?
You should take Xarb 300 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is for oral use and is usually taken once a day. You should take it with plenty of water, with or without food. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time every day.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Xarb 300 Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Xarb 300 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. How long does Xarb 300 Tablet take to start working?
Xarb 300 Tablet may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. Full benefits of Xarb 300 Tablet may take a little longer, about 4 weeks.
