apollo
logo
0Login
Introducing Our Latest Arrival!
Iberset 150 Tablet

Iberset 150 Tablet

Prescription drug
 Trailing icon
Consult Doctor

Composition

IRBESARTAN-150MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

for this medicine

About Iberset 150 Tablet

Iberset 150 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Iberset 150 Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Iberset 150 Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body, which causes the narrowing of blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Iberset 150 Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels, lowering high blood pressure.

You can take Iberset 150 Tablet irrespective of food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and orthostatic hypotension. Most of these side effects of Iberset 150 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Iberset 150 Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Iberset 150 Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Iberset 150 Tablet while using Iberset 150 Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Iberset 150 Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Iberset 150 Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Iberset 150 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Iberset 150 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduce the efficiency of Iberset 150 Tablet.

Uses of Iberset 150 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension, Heart failure, Prevents heart attack & heart stroke.

Medicinal Benefits

Iberset 150 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Iberset 150 Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Swallow Iberset 150 Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Iberset 150 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Fatigue

Drug Warnings

Iberset 150 Tablet is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Iberset 150 Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Iberset 150 Tablet may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Iberset 150 Tablet. Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Iberset 150 Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Iberset 150 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Iberset 150 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduce the efficiency of Iberset 150 Tablet.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Iberset 150 Tablet may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), blood thinners (heparin), medicines used to treat heart problems (digoxin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), potassium supplements (potassium acetate, potassium acid phosphate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium gluconate, potassium iodide and potassium phosphate).

Drug- Food Interaction: Iberset 150 Tablet may interact with potassium salt substitutes and potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis and kidney failure.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Iberset 150 Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • HEPARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • AMILORIDE HYDROCHORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low-salt diet and minimize eating processed foods, as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
  • Regular exercise, such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming, should be done for a minimum of 30 minutes daily.
  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, readjusting your reactions to certain situations, and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
  • A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Iberset 150 Tablet for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.

bannner image

Alcohol

Caution

Not recommended. Iberset 150 Tablet and alcohol together result in an abnormal decrease in blood pressure levels, thus strictly not to be taken together.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Not recommended in pregnant patients. Iberset 150 Tablet is harmful to an unborn baby, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Iberset 150 Tablet is to be replaced with any other blood pressure-lowering drug on doctor consultation.

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Not recommended in breastfeeding patients. Enough data is not available on the usage of Iberset 150 Tablet in breastfeeding mothers; thus, it is replaced with any alternative blood pressure-lowering agents in doctors' consultations.

bannner image

Driving

Safe if prescribed

Iberset 150 Tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use heavy machines. However, occasionally, dizziness or slowness of movements may occur during the treatment of high blood pressure. If you experience these, talk to your doctor before attempting such activities.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Iberset 150 Tablet has been found to affect liver function in certain cases; thus, patients with liver problems should discuss with their doctor for proper guidance regarding treatment with this medication.

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

Iberset 150 Tablet is not advised for patients with kidney disease as there have been cases of harmful interactions between kidney patients and Iberset 150 Tablet. Patients are strictly advised to consult and discuss this medication with their doctors before taking it.

bannner image

Children

Safe if prescribed

It is safe to give to children under 12 years of age. No harmful interaction has been reported in patients under 12 years of age, yet doctor's consultation is advised.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - IB12664

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

FAQs

Iberset 150 Tablet is indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, it is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.
Iberset 150 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium like coconut water, bananas and broccoli.
Only on doctors consultation, a patient can take Iberset 150 Tablet with metformin which has been found to have a beneficial effect on kidneys in a diabetic patient with hypertension.
Not recommended in overweight patients as per studies conducted by researchers,Iberset 150 Tablet causes weight gain in normal individuals and thus contraindicated in overweight patients.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. if it has been too late then a patient is advised to jump to the next dose without attempting double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Absolutely safe to be used in patients with stomach ulcers as there has been no harmful interaction between Iberset 150 Tablet and peptic ulcers except occasional nausea. Recently it has been found to have a protective role against stomach ulcers yet not approved for stomach diseases yet.

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.