Avapro and Lobar pneumonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lobar pneumonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Avapro (irbesartan), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Aspirin, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lobar pneumonia when taking Avapro. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,804 people who have side effects when taking Avapro from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Avapro?

Avapro has active ingredients of irbesartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 19,840 Avapro users. Check the latest studies of Avapro.

What is Lobar pneumonia?

Lobar pneumonia (a form of pneumonia that affects a large and continuous area of the lobe of a lung) is found to be associated with 579 drugs and 607 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lobar pneumonia.

On Jul, 14, 2026

18,804 people reported to have side effects when taking Avapro.
Among them, 31 people (0.16%) have Lobar pneumonia.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Avapro when they have Lobar pneumonia? *

What is the gender of people who have Lobar pneumonia when taking Avapro? *

female: 32.26 %
male: 67.74 %

What is the age of people who have Lobar pneumonia when taking Avapro? *

What are other drugs people take besides Avapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lobar pneumonia? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 18 people, 58.06%
Weight Increased: 15 people, 48.39%
Depression: 15 people, 48.39%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 15 people, 48.39%
Pain: 15 people, 48.39%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 45.16%
Pain In Extremity: 14 people, 45.16%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 14 people, 45.16%
Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 13 people, 41.94%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 13 people, 41.94%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 19.35%
Pain: 4 people, 12.90%
Back Pain: 4 people, 12.90%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 9.68%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 9.68%
Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease: 3 people, 9.68%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 3 people, 9.68%
Depression: 2 people, 6.45%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 3.23%
Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney): 1 person, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on irbesartan (the active ingredients of Avapro) and Avapro (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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