Irbesartan can be combined with amlodipine, metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide and other drugs, the specific and which with antihypertensive good to be under the guidance of the physician according to the condition.
Irbesartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist class of drugs, clinically can be used in conjunction with drugs with different mechanisms of action, according to the patient’s specific condition to choose the combination of drugs program.
Most patients, especially those with coronary artery disease, can choose Irbesartan and amlodipine; for patients with hypertension with fast heart rate, Irbesartan can be used in combination with metoprolol to lower blood pressure and control the heart rate at the same time; for patients with heart failure or lower limb edema, Irbesartan can be used in combination with hydrochlorothiazide.
Irbesartan adverse effects include postural hypotension, dizziness, joint pain, hyperkalemia, etc. Irbesartan is contraindicated for allergy to drug components, mid-late pregnancy and breastfeeding women.
Combined use of drugs should take into account the specific condition of the patient, and under the guidance of the physician.