Xarb 300mg Tablet
Abbott

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
286.80

USED FOR:
Hypertension Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Irbesartan (300mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Xarb 300mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Xarb 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Xarb 300mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Xarb 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Xarb 300mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Xarb 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Xarb 300mg Tablet is recommended.However, there is limited information available on use of Xarb 300mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease. Please inform your doctor.

Irbesartan   300mg

Uses of Xarb Tablet
Xarb 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How to use Xarb Tablet
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 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Xarb Tablet works
Xarb 300mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Side Effects:

Common Dizziness, Back pain, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Xarb Tablet
Xarb can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Xarb may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is irbesartan an alpha /a beta blocker/ calcium channel blocker/an ace inhibitor/a statin/ diuretic/ nitrate?
No. Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker

Q. Is Xarb safe?
Yes. Xarb is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is irbesartan and losartan the same?
No. Both are different drugs of the same class; however, they differ in their pharmacokinetic profile

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with irbesartan?
Use of ibuprofen with irbesartan may reduce the effects of irbesartan in lowering blood pressure. In addition, if this combination is taken frequently, it may affect the kidney function

Q. Can I take paracetamol with irbesartan?
Yes. You can take paracetamol with irbesartan

Q. Can I take aspirin with Xarb?
Use of aspirin with Xarb may reduce the effects of Xarb in lowering blood pressure. In addition, if this combination is taken frequently, it may affect your kidney function

Q. Does Xarb lower heart rate?
Yes. Xarb may lower your heart rate

Q. Does Xarb cause constipation/ weight gain/ hair loss/ erectile dysfunction / impotence/ diarrhea/ ringing in the ears/ depression?
No. Xarb does not cause any of the above side effects. However, if you experience such side effects please consult your doctor immediately.

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