TheraRadar
Data updated: May 26, 2026

IRBESARTAN

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonists
Cardiovascular Approved 2012-03-30

IRBESARTAN is indicated for the treatment of Hypertension; Diabetic Nephropathy.

Source: FDA Label • MACLEODS PHARMS LTD
13
Indications
--
Phase 3 Trials
14
Years on Market

IRBESARTAN Approval History

2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
327 FDA actions from 2012 to 2025
Nov 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Nov 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Nov 2025 ORIGINAL
Update

What IRBESARTAN Treats

2 indications

IRBESARTAN is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Hypertension
  • Diabetic Nephropathy
Source: FDA Label

IRBESARTAN Boxed Warning

FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue irbesartan tablets as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ]. WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue irbesartan ta...

IRBESARTAN Competitive Set

Pro

Three rings of competition based on shared molecular targets and treated indications.

Unlock 8 more competitors across all three rings.
Upgrade to Pro

Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.

Drugs Similar to IRBESARTAN

3 of 20

FDA-approved drugs for similar conditions. Compare mechanisms and indications to understand treatment alternatives.

ARBLI
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
2 shared
SCIENTURE
Shared indications:
HypertensionDiabetic Nephropathy
AVAPRO
IRBESARTAN
2 shared
Sanofi
Shared indications:
HypertensionDiabetic Nephropathy
COZAAR
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
2 shared
Merck
Shared indications:
HypertensionDiabetic Nephropathy
📋

Clinical Trial Registry

25 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07555054 HS-10390-202 Ph 2 not yet recruiting A Study of the Effect and Safety of HS-10390 in the Treatment of Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease
NCT03762850 PROTECT results posted 021IGAN17001 2017-004605-41 Ph 3 active not recruiting A Study of the Effect and Safety of Sparsentan in the Treatment of Patients With IgA Nephropathy
NCT03493685 DUPLEX results posted 021FSGS16010 Ph 3 completed Study of Sparsentan in Patients With Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
NCT05056727 STABILIZE-CKD results posted D9488C00001 2021-001911-96 Ph 3 terminated A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Progression in Participants With CKD and Hyperkalaemia or at Risk of Hyperkalaemia
NCT01613118 DUET results posted RET-D-001 Ph 2 completed Randomized, Double-Blind, Safety and Efficacy Study of RE-021 (Sparsentan) in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
NCT00152698 Retina-Irbesartan Ph 3 withdrawn Effect of Irbesartan on Endothelial Function of the Retinal Vasculature in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia
NCT00933231 FKC-014 Ph 3 completed Comparison of Standard Versus Low Dose Advagraf® With or Without Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACEi)/Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) on Histology and Function of Renal Allografts
NCT06660940 BOJI2022080XY Ph 4 not yet recruiting Clinical Trial of Keluoxin Capsules in the Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease with Diabetic Retinopathy
NCT06635772 HS-10390-201 Ph 2 not yet recruiting A Study of the Effect and Safety of HS-10390 in the Treatment of Patients with Primary IgA Nephropathy
NCT02597361 ARCADE P140918 2015-001065-76 Ph 3 completed Angiotensin II Receptor Blockade in Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (ARCADE)
NCT05663073 HD-AI-101 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetics of Irbesartan/Amlodipine FDC and Co-administration of Irbesartan and Amlodipine in Healthy Volunteers
NCT05475665 HD-AI-302 Ph 3 completed Clinical Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Irbesartan High and Amlodipine Combined Therapy in Essential Hypertension Patients
NCT05688098 HD-AI-102 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetics of Irbesartan/Amlodipine High FDC and Co-administration of Irbesartan and Amlodipine High in Healthy Volunteers
NCT05476354 HD-AI-301 Ph 3 completed Clinical Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Irbesartan and Amlodipine Combined Therapy in Essential Hypertension Patients
NCT05243199 (2020)(137) Ph 4 completed Sacubitril/Valsartan for CKD5 Stage Dialysis Patients
NCT04606563 ARBs CORONA II H20-01984 Ph 3 terminated Host Response Mediators in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection - Is There a Protective Effect of Losartan and Other ARBs on Outcomes of Coronavirus Infection?
NCT03934307 ALN-AGT01-001 2019-000129-39 Ph 1 completed A Study to Evaluate ALN-AGT01 in Patients With Hypertension
NCT03147677 320.6750.16025 Ph 4 completed Clinical Study of Treating Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy With Alfacalcidol and Irbesartan
NCT01825850 LG-GBCL001 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetic Drug Interaction Study Between Gemigliptin and Irbesartan After Oral Administration in Healthy Male Subjects
NCT00987662 OBI AUTH170909 Ph 4 withdrawn Irbesartan Versus Amlodipine: The OBI Study
NCT01442987 HM-IBAT-301 Ph 3 completed Efficacy and Safety of Irbesartan and Atorvastatin in Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia
NCT00791830 SAFIR EudraCT no: 2008-001267-11 Ph 3 completed Saving Residual Renal Function Among Haemodialysis Patients Receiving Irbesartan
NCT00660309 results posted CSPP100A2329 Ph 4 completed A Clinical Study to Evaluate Renal Hemodynamic Responses to Aliskiren in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
NCT00635232 results posted PCO-C-006 Ph 2 completed A Study To Evaluate The Dose-Related Efficacy and Safety of PS433540 in Subjects With Hypertension
NCT00957554 I-ADD IRBAM_R_04219 Ph 3 completed Irbesartan/Amlodipine in Hypertensive Patients Uncontrolled on Irbesartan 150 mg Monotherapy
🔬

Active Pipeline

Pro

Ongoing clinical trials by development phase

Loading...

Key Completed Trials

Pro

Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

Loading...
📊

Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

|
Loading...
Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

IRBESARTAN FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

IRBESARTAN is indicated for the treatment of Hypertension; Diabetic Nephropathy.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue irbesartan tablets as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warni...

Looking for the branded version?

AVAPRO

Full clinical data, patents, trials, and competitive landscape for irbesartan.

See AVAPRO

Data Sources

Data sourced from official FDA and NIH databases. Click links to verify on original sources.