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Irbesartan is an angiotensin II blocker which is a kind of blood pressure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Avapro

Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Fatigue
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Cough
Low blood pressure on standing

Serious

Low blood pressure
Liver dysfunction

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