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IRBESARTAN (UNII: J0E2756Z7N) (IRBESARTAN - UNII:J0E2756Z7N)
Hisun Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
IRBESARTAN
IRBESARTAN 75 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Irbesartan tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular (CV) events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarction. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including this drug. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than 1 drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variet
Irbesartan tablets, USP are available as follows: 75 mg - white to off-white, oval biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with HU on one side and 75 on the other side. 150 mg - white to off-white, oval biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with HU on one side and 150 on the other side. 300 mg - white to off-white, oval biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with HU on one side and 300 on the other side. Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Abbreviated New Drug Application
IRBESARTAN- IRBESARTAN TABLET, FILM COATED HISUN PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE IRBESARTAN TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR IRBESARTAN TABLETS. IRBESARTAN TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1997 WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._ WHEN PREGNANCY IS DETECTED, DISCONTINUE IRBESARTAN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ( 5.1) DRUGS THAT ACT DIRECTLY ON THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM CAN CAUSE INJURY AND DEATH TO THE DEVELOPING FETUS. ( 5.1) INDICATIONS AND USAGE Irbesartan tablets, USP are, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.1) Treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes, an elevated serum creatinine, and proteinuria. ( 1.2) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION INDICATION DOSE Hypertension ( 2.2) 150 to 300 mg once daily Diabetic Nephropathy ( 2.3)300 mg once daily DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 75 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg ( 3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. ( 4) Coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes. ( 4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypotension: Correct volume or salt depletion prior to administration. ( 5.2) Monitor renal function and serum potassium. ( 5.3) ADVERSE REACTIONS Nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients: The most common adverse reactions which were more frequent than placebo were hyperkalemia, dizziness, orthostatic dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. ( 6.1) TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT HISUN PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. AT 1- 855-554-4786 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH. DRUG INTERACTIONS Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity ( 7) Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors: Inc Read the complete document