II. Indications
III. Contraindications
IV. Mechanism
V. Dosing: Adults
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Hypertension or Diabetic Nephropathy
- Start 150 mg orally daily
- Start 75 mg orally daily in elderly, concurrent Diuretic use
- Maximum 300 mg/day
VI. Medications: Combinations
- Hydrochlorothiazide and Irbesartan (Avalide)
VII. Adverse Effects
VIII. Safety
- See Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
- Pregnancy Category X
- Unknown Safety in Lactation
IX. Resources
X. References
- (2018) Presc Lett, Resource #340901, Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Antihypertensive Dose Comparison
- (2020) Med Lett Drugs Ther 62(1598): 73-80
- Olson (2020) Clinical Pharmacology, Medmaster Miami, p. 66-7
- Hamilton (2020) Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia
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