Avapro Dosage

Generic name: IRBESARTAN 75mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Angiotensin receptor blockers

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 20, 2024.

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.

Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

The recommended dose is 300 mg once daily.

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).