Creatinine 116μmol / L in most cases can take Irbesartan antihypertensive treatment, but during the use of the drug should pay attention to regular monitoring of creatinine and blood potassium levels, if creatinine progressive increase or recurring hyperkalemia, you need to stop Irbesartan to replace with other antihypertensive drugs.
Mild creatinine increase is not a contraindication to the application of Irbesartan, mild renal insufficiency can still be applied Irbesartan, this drug can effectively improve renal blood flow, and has the effect of improving renal blood supply.
But during the use of the drug should pay attention to monitoring creatinine and blood potassium levels, if creatinine progressive increase or recurrent hyperkalemia, this situation should be discontinued, if the patient does not have the conditions to frequently monitor these indicators, it is not recommended that the application of sartans and prilosec, can be replaced with other types of antihypertensive drugs.
Whether the application of Irbesartan is suitable for lowering blood pressure or need to be adjusted to other antihypertensive drugs, we need to go to the hospital cardiology department, under the guidance of specialists in the use of drugs.