Consumer medicine information

Irbesartan-WGR 300 mg Tablets

Irbesartan

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Irbesartan-WGR

Active ingredient

Irbesartan

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I using IRBESARTAN-WGR?


Irbesartan-WGR contains the active ingredient irbesartan. Irbesartan-WGR is used to treat high blood pressure and is also used in the treatment of kidney disease in patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using IRBESARTAN-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use IRBESARTAN-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Irbesartan-WGR or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use IRBESARTAN-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with IRBESARTAN-WGR and affect how it works. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use IRBESARTAN-WGR?

  • Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take each day. The standard dose is one 150 mg tablet per day. This dose may be increased to a 300 mg once per day.
  • Swallow the table whole with a glass of water and take Irbesartan-WGR at about the same time each day.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use IRBESARTAN-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using IRBESARTAN-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor or dentist you visit that you are taking Irbesartan-WGR.
  • If you become pregnant or plan to breastfeed while taking Irbesartan-WGR tell your doctor immediately
  • If you are to be started on any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist you are taking Irbesartan-WGR
  • If you plan to have surgery that needs a general anaesthetic, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Irbesartan-WGR.
  • Make sure you drink enough water during exercise and hot weather when you are taking Irbesartan-WGR.
  • If you have excessive vomiting and/or diarrhoea while taking Irbesartan-WGR, tell your doctor.
  • If you feel lightheaded or dizzy when your dose is increased, tell your doctor immediately
Things you should not do
  • Do not stop using this medicine or change the dose. Do not skip meals while taking IRBESARTAN-WGR.
Driving or using machines
  • Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. Irbesartan-WGR may cause dizziness or light-headedness in some people. If this occurs do not drive.
Drinking alcohol
  • If you drink alcohol, dizziness or light-headedness may be worse.
Looking after your medicine
  • Keep Irbesartan-WGR tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C
  • Keep your tablets in the packaging until it is time to take them

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using IRBESARTAN-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


Common side effects: headache, dizziness or light-headedness, unusual tiredness or weakness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting. Serious side effects: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing; severe and sudden onset of pinkish, itchy swellings on the skin (hives or nettle rash). Common side effects: headache; dizziness or light-headedness (vertigo); unusual tiredness or weakness, fatigue; nausea/vomiting.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Irbesartan-WGR

Active ingredient

Irbesartan

Schedule

S4