Irbesartan
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Pronunciation | /ɜːrbəˈsɑːrtən/ |
Trade names | Avapro, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a698009 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Cardiovascular agent |
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Bioavailability | 60% to 80% |
Protein binding | ~90% |
Metabolism | Liver (CYP2C9) |
Elimination half-life | 11 h to 15 h |
Excretion | Kidney 20%, feces 65% |
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Irbesartan, sold under the brand name Avapro among others, is a medication used to treat
Common side effects include dizziness, diarrhea, feeling tired,
Irbesartan was patented in 1990, and approved for medical use in 1997.
Structure activity relationship
Irbesartan has the common structural features seen within the Angiotensin-II Receptor blockers or ARB medications. The medicine has an extended diphenyl group with a tetrazole at the 2-prime position. At the 4'prime position, the molecule has a diazaspiro04-none, which is on a methyl.
Medical uses
Irbesartan is used for the treatment of hypertension. It may also delay progression of diabetic nephropathy and is also indicated for the reduction of renal disease progression in patients with type 2 diabetes,[11] hypertension and microalbuminuria (>30 mg/24 h) or proteinuria (>900 mg/24 h).[12]
Combination with diuretic
Irbesartan is also available in a
Society and culture
Brand names
It was developed by Sanofi Research (part of
Recalls
In 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration reported that some versions of the angiotensin II receptor blocker medicines (including valsartan, losartan, irbesartan and other "-sartan" drugs) contain nitrosamine impurities.[16] Health Canada also reported nitrosamine impurities.[17]
References
- ^ a b "Irbesartan (Avapro) Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- FDA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Prescription medicines: registration of new generic medicines and biosimilar medicines, 2017". Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Irbesartan Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Avalide- irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablet, film coated". DailyMed. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ ISBN 9780857113382.
- ^ "Irbesartan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings". Drugs.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ISBN 9783527607495.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2021". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Irbesartan - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- PMID 11565517.
- ISBN 0-9757919-2-3.
- ^ "Prescription medicines: registration of new generic medicines and biosimilar medicines, 2017". Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (Professional Patient Advice)". Drugs.com. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide Advanced Patient Information". Drugs.com. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Recalls of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) including Valsartan, Losartan and Irbesartan". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Nitrosamine impurities in medications: Guidance". Health Canada. 4 April 2022.