Avapro Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 16, 2021.
Generic name: IRBESARTAN 75mg
General Considerations
AVAPRO may be administered with other antihypertensive agents and with or without food.
Hypertension
The recommended initial dose of AVAPRO is 150 mg once daily. The dosage can be increased to a maximum dose of 300 mg once daily as needed to control blood pressure [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The recommended dose is 300 mg once daily [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
Dose Adjustment in Volume and Salt-Depleted Patients
The recommended initial dose is 75 mg once daily in patients with depletion of intravascular volume or salt (e.g., patients treated vigorously with diuretics or on hemodialysis) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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