Irbesartan
Avapro, Aprovel, Irbesartan Winthrop, Irbesartan Zentiva, Karvea (irbesartan) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Irbesartan was first approved as Avapro on 1997-08-26. It is used to treat diabetic nephropathies, hypertension, and left ventricular dysfunction in the USA. It has been approved in Europe to treat hypertension. It is known to target sodium/bile acid cotransporter and type-1 angiotensin II receptor.
Trade Name | Aprovel, Irbesartan Winthrop, Irbesartan Zentiva, Karvea |
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Common Name | Irbesartan |
Indication | diabetic nephropathies, hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction |
Drug Class | Angiotensin II receptor antagonists |