Co-Ivyzar

Co-Ivyzar

irbesartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

Interphil
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Irbesartan, hydrochlorothiazide
Indications/Uses
Treatment of essential HTN & for adults who have HTN that is not adequately controlled by irbesartan or hydrochlorothiazide alone.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN 150 mg/12.5 mg-300 mg/12.5 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take in the morning to avoid sleep interruption due to diuresis.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hepatic & renal impairment. Lactation. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Irbesartan: Dizziness & headache; orthostatic hypotension; GI disturbances, fatigue, muscle & joint pains, congestion, hyperkalemia, back pain, vertigo, migraine, cough, acute pancreatitis & increase in liver enzymes; hypersensitivity reactions eg, rash, urticaria, pruritus & angioedema.
Drug Interactions
Irbesartan: CYP2C9 substrates/inhibitors eg, sulfaphenazole, tolbutamide & nifedipine. Hydrochlorothiazide: Digitalis glycosides; drugs that prolong QT interval eg, astemizole, terfenadine, halofantrine, pimozide & sotalol; neuromuscular blockers eg, atracurium; corticosteroids, corticotropin, β2-agonists eg, salbutamol, carbenoxolone, amphotericin B or reboxetine; NSAIDs, pressor amines eg, noradrenaline, lithium, allopurinol, tetracyclines.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists / Diuretics
ATC Classification
C09DA04 - irbesartan and diuretics ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in combination with diuretics. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Co-Ivyzar tab 150 mg/12.5 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P25/tab)
Form
Co-Ivyzar tab 300 mg/12.5 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P40/tab)
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