Avapro satisfaction and usage data | Monitoring more than 4,500 patients | Drug safety information

Avapro - monitoring more than 4,500 patients

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What does it do?

This product is primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure, although it is also used less frequently to treat diabetes related kidney damage. It works by blocking the action of Angiotensin II, a chemical that triggers constriction of blood vessels.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-01-14

Black Box Warning:
This product has a black box warning relating to its use in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Usage:

Avapro is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.

High Blood Pressure	98%
Kidney Protection	7%

General Information:

7.6: Avapro Average Satisfaction Score

78% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Avapro.
15% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Avapro

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