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Uses of Avalide
 
Avalide is also known by the generic name Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide


USES:
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications:
irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.


Uses of Avapro
 
Avapro is also known by the generic name Irbesartan


USES:
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.


Avalide and Avapro Have 14 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - The Flu - Influenza is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avalide and Avapro.
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Avalide Has 28 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Avapro
 
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Nearsightedness - Myopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood - Hypomagnesemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Inflammation of Blood Vessels - Hypersensitivity Angiitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Closed Angle Glaucoma - Narrow Angle Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood - Hypochloremic Alkalosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
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Avapro Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Avalide
 
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Avalide and Avapro Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Avalide Has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Avapro
 
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood - Hypochloremic Alkalosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avalide but not Avapro.
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Avapro Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Avapro
 
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Avalide and Avapro Treat 6 Conditions in Common
 
High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is treated by both Avalide and Avapro.

Avalide has 27 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avalide.

Avalide Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Avalide.

Anuria - Absence of Urine Formation is a contraindication of Avalide.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Avalide.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Avalide.

Relative Contraindications 

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Avalide.

Azotemia is a contraindication of Avalide.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Avalide.

Gout is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hepatic Coma - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hyperuricemia - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypochloremic Alkalosis - Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Avalide.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Avalide.

Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia - Yellowing of the Skin in a Newborn Child is a contraindication of Avalide.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Avalide.

Secondary Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Angle-Closure Glaucoma caused by Another Disease is a contraindication of Avalide.

Contraindication Warnings 

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Avalide.

Hyperparathyroidism - Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Avalide.

Sympathectomy is a contraindication of Avalide.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a contraindication of Avalide.

Avapro has 8 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avapro.

Avapro Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Avapro.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Avapro.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Avapro.

Relative Contraindications 

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Avapro.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Avapro.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Avapro.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Avapro.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Avapro.
Avalide - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Avapro - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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