Introduction
Arbitan Plus 300 is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it ... View More
Uses of Arbitan Plus 300
Side effects of Arbitan Plus 300
How to use Arbitan Plus 300
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arbitan Plus 300 may be ta... View More
How Arbitan Plus 300 works
Arbitan Plus 300 is a combination of two medicines: Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Irbesartan is an angioten... View More
Indication
Diabetic nephropathy, Hypertension
Adult Dose
Hypertension 150 mg/12.5 mg PO qDay intially; if needed, after 1-2 weeks may titrate up to 300 mg/25 mg PO qDay
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride in the distal tubules causing increased excretion of Na and water K and hydrogen ions. ... View More
Precaution
Child <6 yr. Unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis; vol or Na depletion; aortic or mitral valve stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Lactat... View More
Side Effect
>10% Irbesartan Hyperkalemia (19%) 1-10% Chest pain (2%),Tachycardia (1%),Abnormal urination (2%),Musculoskeletal pain (6%),Flu-like syndrome (3%)... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C (1st trimester); D (2nd & 3rd trimesters)
Interaction
Other antihypertensives, lithium, K-sparing diuretics, K supplements, salt substitutes containing K. CNS depressants, antidiabetics, cholestyramine & co... View More
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