Avapro
Avapro is supplied here as irbesartan 150mg and 300mg tablets for high blood pressure and kidney disease linked to type 2 diabetes, in packs of 10 to 180.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150mg | 10 tablets | $16.30 | $1.63 |
| 150mg | 30 tablets | $39.00 | $1.30 |
| 150mg | 60 tablets | $71.40 | $1.19 |
| 150mg | 90 tablets | $102.60 | $1.14 |
| 150mg | 120 tablets | $133.20 | $1.11 |
| 150mg | 180 tablets | $190.80 | $1.06 |
| 300mg | 10 tablets | $24.80 | $2.48 |
| 300mg | 30 tablets | $62.40 | $2.08 |
| 300mg | 60 tablets | $110.40 | $1.84 |
| 300mg | 90 tablets | $164.70 | $1.83 |
| 300mg | 120 tablets | $217.20 | $1.81 |
| 300mg | 180 tablets | $324.00 | $1.80 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Irbesartan
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150/300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Diabetic nephropathy
- Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
- Pharmacological Class
- Antihypertensive
- Minor Side Effects
- Dizziness, Fatigue
- Moderate Side Effects
- Diarrhoea, Indigestion
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 2-4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
What you will receive
Avapro is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Avapro.
- The same active ingredient (Irbesartan) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Avapro strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Avapro is offered as generic irbesartan 150mg and 300mg tablets, in packs of 10 up to 180. The pack contains generic irbesartan, not the original Avapro. Every page shows the price per tablet in Hong Kong dollars, and larger packs cost less per tablet.
What happens if my Avapro parcel goes missing?
If a parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free, and if that is not possible the order is refunded. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking; standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days and is untracked.
What are the alternative names for Avapro and irbesartan?
Avapro is a brand name of irbesartan, which is also sold as Karvea and Aprovel. Here, irbesartan can be bought online as generic Avapro, and also as irbesartan tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Avapro take to work?
Blood pressure begins to ease within the first few days, but the full effect of a dose usually takes about two weeks. The effect on the kidneys takes longer to build. Irbesartan manages pressure rather than curing it, so stopping brings the numbers back up.
Can I drink alcohol with Avapro?
Alcohol lowers blood pressure as well, so a heavy drinking session on the same day as your tablet can add to the dizziness and light-headedness irbesartan already causes. One drink with a meal rarely causes trouble; several drinks in an evening are more likely to leave you dizzy or faint.
Is Avapro the same as irbesartan?
Yes. Avapro is the brand name for irbesartan, and both listings here hold the same medicine, so the difference between them is the name on the page rather than the tablet inside.
Can I take Avapro with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatories such as naproxen or diclofenac can blunt irbesartan's blood-pressure effect, and taken regularly they are harder on the kidneys. Occasional use for a headache is a different matter from taking them daily for weeks.
Do I need to watch out for potassium with Avapro?
Potassium supplements and salt substitutes made with potassium chloride can push blood potassium to high levels when taken with irbesartan. Many low-salt seasonings on supermarket shelves are potassium-based, so the ingredient list is worth reading before you use them.
About Avapro
What Avapro tablets are for
Avapro is a brand name for irbesartan, a tablet taken once a day for high blood pressure. It is also used for kidney disease caused by diabetes: in people with type 2 diabetes and raised pressure, irbesartan slows the protein leak into the urine that shows the kidneys are under strain. Lowering pressure takes load off the heart, arteries, brain and kidneys.
Most people with high blood pressure feel perfectly well, so the tablet goes in daily rather than only when symptoms appear. Irbesartan keeps the pressure down while it is taken but does not cure the cause, and readings tend to creep back up once it stops.
What the tablet does and how to take it
Irbesartan stops the hormone angiotensin II from tightening your blood vessels, so they stay relaxed and blood passes through them more easily.
The dose is one tablet a day, with or without food, at a fixed time such as breakfast or bedtime. Allow about two weeks for the full effect, so a home reading on day three says little.
Side effects and interactions
Dizziness and light-headedness are the usual complaints, most often in the first days and when getting up quickly. Rising in stages, pausing on the edge of the bed before standing, avoids most of it. Tiredness early on is common too. Diarrhoea, vomiting, heavy sweating or not drinking enough can drop your pressure further and leave you faint.
Swelling of the face, lips or tongue with difficulty breathing is rare and needs emergency treatment. Potassium supplements and potassium-based salt substitutes can push blood potassium to unsafe levels alongside irbesartan. Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen, taken regularly, work against the pressure-lowering effect. Irbesartan is not used in pregnancy.
Avapro or irbesartan: two listings, one medicine
This listing and the Irbesartan one hold the same medicine: irbesartan tablets in 150mg and 300mg, in packs from 10 up to 180. Avapro is the brand name the ingredient is known by, while the pack contains generic irbesartan. If you have been taking Avapro and want to order more, choose by strength and pack size rather than by the name on the box. The irbesartan ingredient page goes further into the medicine itself.
Sources
- Irbesartan: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Diabetic Kidney Disease - Kidney Health Australia — Kidney Health Australia