An angiotensin inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension. It is available as tablets on prescription only.
Side effects: include headache, dizziness, and muscle and bone pain.
Precautions: irbesartan should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It should be used with caution by people with kidney disease, severe liver disease, heart failure, and some types of heart
disease.
Proprietary preparation: Aprovel.
