Irbotan 150mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Irbotan 150mg Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Irbotan 150mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Irbotan 150mg Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take Irbotan 150mg Tablet irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and orthostatic hypotension. Most of these side effects of Irbotan 150mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Irbotan 150mg Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Irbotan 150mg Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Irbotan 150mg Tablet while using Irbotan 150mg Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Irbotan 150mg Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Irbotan 150mg Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Irbotan 150mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Irbotan 150mg Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced the efficiency of Irbotan 150mg Tablet.

Irbotan 150mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Irbotan 150mg Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Fatigue

Irbotan 150mg Tablet is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Irbotan 150mg Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Irbotan 150mg Tablet may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Irbotan 150mg Tablet. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Irbotan 150mg Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Irbotan 150mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Irbotan 150mg Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Irbotan 150mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Irbotan 150mg Tablet 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: Irbotan 150mg Tablet 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 Irbotan 150mg Tablet.

• IBUPROFEN
• ASPIRIN
• HEPARIN
• DIGOXIN
• LISINOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• AMILORIDE HYDROCHORIDE
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• TIZANIDINE
• TRIMETHOPRIM

• Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
• Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
• Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Irbotan 150mg Tablet for effective results.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.