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Avapro HCT

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan
Product Name: Avapro HCT

• Indication of Avapro HCT
• Action of Avapro HCT
• Dose Advice of Avapro HCT
• Schedule of Avapro HCT
• Common side effects of Avapro HCT
• Uncommon side effects of Avapro HCT
• Reference

Indication of Avapro HCT:

Avapro HCT is used in treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Action of Avapro HCT:

Avapro HCT consists of two active ingredients known as irbesartan and hydrocholorothiazide. Both medicines are used to reduce blood pressure (BP) in different ways.

Irbesartan belongs to a group of medicines known as Angiotensin II receptor blockers. Angiotensin II is a substance produced in the body and is responsible for constricting the blood vessels. In doing so, it changes the normal blood flow through these vessels and results in an increase in the BP. The action of irbesartan is to inhibit binding of Angiotensin II to Angiotensin II receptors. Thereby, it relaxes the blood vessels and helps to reduce BP by improving the blood flow through these vessels.

On the other hand hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of medicines known as diuretics. Diuretics cause an increase in the volume of urine and help to lower the BP.

Combination of these two medicines helps to lower the BP more effectively.

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Dose Advice of Avapro HCT:

Avapro HCT is available in strengths of irbesartan 150 mg/ hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg and irbesartan 300 mg/ hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose for your condition and how many tablets you need to take daily.

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