Avapro

Diabetic Nephropathies, Hypertensive disease, Treatment Naive + 2 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Avapro

What is Avapro

Irbesartan

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Irbesartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and diabetic kidney disease. It is usually taken in combination with hydrochlorothiazide, and it does not usually cause a dry cough like some other similar medications. Irbesartan was approved by the FDA in 1997.

Avapro

is the brand name

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Avapro Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Avapro

Irbesartan

1997

246

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Irbesartan, also called Avapro, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses such as Diabetic Nephropathies and multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required .

Diabetic Nephropathies

Helps manage Diabetic Nephropathy

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

Used to treat multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Diabetic Nephropathy

Helps manage Diabetic Nephropathy

not adequately controlled with monotherapy

Used to treat not adequately controlled with monotherapy in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Hypertensive disease

Helps manage High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Treatment Naive

Used to treat Treatment Naive in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Effectiveness

How Avapro Affects Patients

Irbesartan is a medication that helps regulate blood pressure and is used to treat high blood pressure and kidney damage related to diabetes. It is usually taken once daily and has a wide safety range, with a low dose of 150mg per day and a high dose of 900mg per day being well tolerated in healthy human subjects.

How Avapro works in the body

Irbesartan blocks the angiotensin II hormone from binding to certain cells. These cells, like those in the adrenal gland and in the walls of blood vessels, would normally respond to angiotensin II by constricting and increasing the amount of aldosterone released. By blocking the ability of angiotensin II to bind to these cells, irbesartan causes them to relax, reducing blood pressure.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Avapro is contingent upon the recognized condition, for example Hypertensive disease, not adequately managed with monotherapy and Diabetic Nephropathy. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the delivery technique expressed in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Diabetic Nephropathies

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Hypertensive disease

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

not adequately controlled with monotherapy

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Treatment Naive

150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, , 75.0 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mg, 7.5 mg/mg

, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Avapro Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Hypesthesia

Do Not Combine

Dehydration

Do Not Combine

Chronic Kidney Disease

Do Not Combine

Renal Artery Stenosis

Do Not Combine

Type 2 Diabetes

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Irbesartan may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Avapro.

Common Avapro Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Amifostine

Major

Irbesartan may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Irbesartan.

Avapro Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of this drug in humans is 30mg/kg over a period of six weeks. If someone overdoses on this drug, they may experience low blood pressure and a rapid or slow heartbeat. Treatment for these symptoms includes giving terlipressin, which acts as a substitute for traditional vasopressors if they are not successful in restoring blood pressure.

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Avapro Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Avapro?

19 active clinical investigations are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Avapro to ameliorate Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypertensive disease, and the likely requirement of multiple antihypertensive drugs.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

not adequately controlled with monotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Treatment Naive

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypertensive disease

27 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Diabetic Nephropathies

0 Actively Recruiting

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

0 Actively Recruiting

Avapro Reviews: What are patients saying about Avapro?

5

Patient Review

3/14/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

5

Patient Review

4/8/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

5

Patient Review

10/27/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

At first, I didn't think this drug had any side effects. However, now I'm not so sure. I seem to feel blue when I'm on it, and when the script ran out I definitely felt happier. But I'm back on it now..

5

Patient Review

1/20/2014

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

I've been on a few different blood pressure medications, and this one has by far been the most effective. Within two days of starting it, my numbers were down to 120/70. I have experienced some lightheadedness if I stand up too quickly, but that's the only side effect I've noticed. It's worth it to find a medication that works for you—your health is worth it.

5

Patient Review

9/18/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

Avapro is the best blood pressure medication I've tried. Not only does it work well, but I haven't experienced any negative side effects like other drugs in this class have given me (e.g., anxiety, interrupted sleep, decreased energy and libido, a very NASTY dry cough, etc.)

5

Patient Review

2/17/2016

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

Avapro has been really helpful for me in managing my blood pressure, but recently it's become difficult to find in stores. I've tried other medications that just don't work as well, so please make Avapro available again soon!

4.7

Patient Review

2/24/2014

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

I was on the medication for over a month when I started feeling awful. I thought maybe I had the flu, but then I realized that it might be the Avapro. Sure enough, after doing some research online, I found that I had nearly all of the listed side effects. As soon as I stopped taking the drug, I felt better almost immediately. However, it took my doctor several days to get me another prescription (during which time I felt terrible). Now I'm on my third medication and experiencing more side effects.

4.7

Patient Review

8/26/2014

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

Was put on 150mg, 6 months later, blood pressure tested for routine pre op surgery test and blood pressure was out of control! No one had a clue that it was totally ineffective. Doctor raised (doubled) dosage to 300mg. That solved the problem, and my blood pressure has been good for 1 1/2 years now.

4.3

Patient Review

1/28/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

4.3

Patient Review

6/8/2015

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

I was on this medication for a few years and it effectively controlled my blood pressure; however, I developed a cough and shortness of breath. My doctor has put me on Avapro 300mg starting 6/9, so we'll see how that goes.

3.7

Patient Review

5/24/2015

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

I had high hopes for Avapro to help lower my blood pressure, but unfortunately it didn't work as well as I'd hoped. It did lower my blood pressure some, but not enough. I also experienced some digestive issues while taking this medication.

3

Patient Review

4/1/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

3

Patient Review

7/2/2020

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

This drug was effective at reducing my blood pressure. However, it also caused a number of side effects like headaches, fatigue, and numbness in my feet. I'm going to try something else after two weeks on this medication.

3

Patient Review

7/20/2013

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

About five years ago, I started taking this medication and four weeks in, I developed a chronic lower back problem. An MRI showed nothing, but I suspect it's from the drug. Even so, it does help control my blood pressure.

2.7

Patient Review

7/27/2014

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

Avapro worked well for me with no side effects. However, when I was given the generic version (Ibesartan) over a period of 2 years, I developed short bursts of adrenaline which gave me a fast heart rate. It totally cured my high blood pressure. My problem is convincing my cardiologist that this is the cause of my quick heartbeats.

2.3

Patient Review

2/7/2014

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

So far this treatment is effective for me, but I want to do more research before continuing.

1.7

Patient Review

5/2/2020

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

I was taking the maximum dosage for 9 months and experienced awful side effects the whole time. I constantly felt tired, had to urinate frequently, and got daily cramps in my feet. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

1.7

Patient Review

9/1/2022

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

Out of the ten possible side effects of Avopro, I experienced diarrhea, upset stomach muscle weakness, tiredness and low energy. These were by far the worst of them all. Consequently, I've asked my doctor for a different prescription.

1

Patient Review

9/7/2019

Avapro for High Blood Pressure

I was taking 75 mg every day for 7 years ( high blood pressure) and after researching realised that a lot of my health problems were caused by this drug.I could not understand why I was feeling like I did because I did everything right re: lifestyle changes. Have ceased taking it . 2 weeks off it and feel fantastic and back to my old self.
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Patient Q&A Section about avapro

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Avapro a good blood pressure medicine?

"Irbesartan is an effective blood pressure medication that is especially beneficial for those with diabetes. It has minimal side effects and only needs to be taken once a day."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects for Avapro?

"These are some of the side effects you may experience as your body adjusts to the medication: dizziness, lightheadedness, upset stomach, diarrhea, heartburn, or tiredness."

Answered by AI

What is Avapro 150 mg used for?

"This medication works by blocking a hormone that controls blood vessels.

Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure and help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. By blocking a hormone that controls blood vessels, it lowers high blood pressure and prevents strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between Avapro and irbesartan?

"Ibesartan is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is available as a pill that is taken orally. It comes in three different strengths: 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Avapro

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Food is Medicine for High Blood Pressure and Obesity

Any Age
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

The goal of this clinical trial is to treat both hypertension and obesity in adults using a food is medicine framework. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to FIM+DASH or usual-care control. The 24-week trial includes a 12-week FIM+DASH intervention followed by a 12-week maintenance period and leverages existing partnerships with community-based organizations for home food delivery and culinary skill-skill building. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on blood pressure? (2) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on DASH diet adherence (diet quality), body weight, and waist circumference? (3) How to identify factors associated with the sustainability and scalability of FIM+DASH in real-world settings?

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Miles Square Health Center Chicago (+3 Sites)

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Cuffless PPG Monitor for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Miami, FL

This study aims to validate the accuracy and reliability of blood pressure (BP) estimates obtained over 24 hours using a PPG-based chest-patch device compared to the gold standard ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) method using an upper arm cuff-based oscillometric BP device, in both hypertensive and normotensive individuals referred by their provider to undergo a 24-hours ABPM for clinical indication. The Awake/Asleep test, which is the primary test recommended for automated wearable cuffless BP devices that are cuff-calibrated (based on the 2023 European Society of Hypertension (ESH) recommendations for the validation of cuffless blood pressure measuring devices), will be conducted in this study. The secondary aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and convenience of the PPG-based device.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

U Health (+1 Sites)

Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A.

Biobeat Technologies Ltd.

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Text Message Reminders for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Detroit, MI

This project is part of the ACHIEVE GREATER (Addressing Cardiometabolic Health In Populations Through Early PreVEntion in the GREAT LakEs Region) Center (IRB# 100221MP2A), the purpose of which is to improve cardiometabolic health in two uniquely comparable cities: Detroit, Michigan, and Cleveland, Ohio. The ACHIEVE GREATER Center involves separate but related projects that aim to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes through better risk factor control for three chronic conditions that are of tremendous public health importance, (hypertension (HTN), heart failure, and coronary heart disease), all of which contribute significantly to premature death in Detroit and Cleveland. The present study is the prospective observational cohort component of ACHIEVE P1- EPI (Project 1) of the ACHIEVE GREATER Center and serves to characterize the population of patients with blood pressure (BP) levels above normal attending The Wayne Health Mobile Health Unit (MHU) events to better understand key factors (e.g., social determinants of health) that convey information about baseline BP levels and related clinical outcomes (e.g., follow-up clinic visits, BP control, and cardiovascular events).

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Wayne Health Mobile Units

Steven J Korzeniewski, PhD

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CardioCare Quest for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Flagstaff, AZ

This project aims to address healthcare disparities among Navaho people diagnosed with hypertension or prehypertension through three main objectives. Firstly, it identifies and shares insights on healthcare access disparities affecting Navaho individuals experiencing nonadherence to hypertension treatment. Secondly, the proposal develops a telehealth solution based on factors identified as knowledge gaps caused by healthcare access disparities in hypertension management; we will use the factors to design a series of engaging minigames that can be incorporated into the larger CardioCare Quest. These minigames will be co-designed with end users and clinicians. Finally, the proposal conducts comprehensive qualitative and quantitative assessments of user experiences, perceptions, and challenges with CardioCare Quest.

Recruiting
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Northern Arizona University (+1 Sites)

Tochukwu Ikwunne, PhD

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Food as Medicine for Cardiometabolic Health

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

Though the Mississippi Delta has a rich agricultural history and some of the nation's most fertile soil, residents have experienced the legacy of slavery and economic exploitation through food insecurity and poverty for generations. This project focuses on Bolivar, Washington, and Sunflower, contiguous counties in the Delta that are designated as health disparity populations. Over 65% of the 100,000 residents are Black/African American and \~30% live at or below the poverty level. Obesity rates are high and the rate of diabetes is almost double the national average. Tufts University received a grant from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to develop, test, and evaluate a Food is Medicine program in Mississippi. The Delta Growing a Resilient, Enriching, Equitable, Nourishing food System (GREENS) Food is Medicine (FIM) Project, is a collaborative project in Bolivar, Washington, and Sunflower counties in Mississippi. The intervention involves regularly distributed fruit and vegetable produce boxes as well as nutrition education materials to the intervention group. The control group will receive produce boxes later, after they complete study activities. The project's primary goal is to improve health outcomes by creating a FIM intervention. The Delta GREENS FIM Project aims to become a model for promoting nutrition security and management of chronic conditions in varied communities nationwide.

Recruiting
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Tufts University

Christina D Economos, PhD

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