Irbesartan

ATC code
C09CA04
Therapeutic class
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) · Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Forms
oral tablet
Brand names
Avapro (US) · Irbesartan (US) · Ifirmasta (EU) · Irbesartan Cinfa (ES)
Overall confidence
high

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Hypersensitivity to irbesartan or any of the excipients.
  • Second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
  • Concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
  • Severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min).

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

dizziness · fatigue · diarrhea · nausea/vomiting · hyperkalemia

Rare but serious

angioedema · hypotension · acute renal failure · rhabdomyolysis

Pregnancy and lactation

FDA category: X

Contraindicated in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy due to fetal toxicity (renal dysfunction, oligohydramnios, death). Discontinue as soon as pregnancy is detected.

Recent literature (PubMed)