Avapro Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
Avapro® (
irbesartan) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition you are being treated for
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking
- How you respond to Avapro.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Avapro Dosage for High Blood Pressure
Avapro Dosage for Diabetic Nephropathy
The recommended starting Avapro dosage for people with diabetic nephropathy is 300 mg a day.
General Avapro Dosage Information
Some considerations for people taking Avapro include:
- Your Avapro dosage should be taken by mouth with a glass of water.
- Avapro may be taken with or without food.
- Make sure to take Avapro at the same time each day to maintain even levels of medicine in your blood.
- For Avapro to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Avapro will not work if you take it in a different way than your healthcare provider has prescribed.
- If you do not take your Avapro as scheduled, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with normal dosing. Do not take a double dose.
- If you are unsure about anything related to Avapro or your Avapro dosage, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Avapro without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
