Avapro (Irbesartan) for Heart Disease

Overview
Avapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension. Avapro is also known by its drug name, Irbesartan.

Avapro is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). ARBs are believed to work by relaxing the blood vessels.

How do I take it?
Avapro is generally taken once daily.

Avapro comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Avapro lists common side effects including dizziness, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and heartburn.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Avapro include fetal toxicity.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Avapro – RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/avapro-drug.htm