EPLERENONE

Overview

EPLERENONE is a Schedule H drug.
Eplerenone blocks the actions of the hormone aldosterone in the body. Aldosterone is important for the regulation of blood pressure. Eplerenone is used to treat congestive heart failure after a heart attack. Eplerenone is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Usage

EPLERENONE is generally used to treat: Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Avoid alcohol consumption. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Eplerenone may be taken with or without food. While using eplerenone, you may need blood tests, and your blood pressure will need to be checked often. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EPLERENONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat

Common Side-Effects

EPLERENONE : Abdomen Pain, Jaws Pain, Chest Pain, Confusion, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Nervousness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit

Disease Interactions

EPLERENONE can interfere with: Diabetes Type 2, Hyperkalemia, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

EPLERENONE is categorized as:
  • ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
  • POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EPLERENONE as Ingredient

EPLERAN 25MG TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG
EPLINICE 25MG TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG
EPTUS 25MG TABEPLERENONE 25 MG
EPTUS 50MG TABEPLERENONE 50.0 MG
EPTUS T 25MG/10MG TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
EPTUS T 25MG/20MG TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
EXENTA 25MG TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG
EXENTA 50 TABEPLERENONE 50.0 MG
EXENTA T 10 TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
EXENTA T 20 TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
EXINIA 25MG TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG
EXINIA 50MG TABEPLERENONE 50.0 MG
PLANEP 25MG TABEPLERENONE 25 MG
PLANEP 50MG TABEPLERENONE 50.0 MG
PLANEP T 10 TABEPLERENONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
PLANEP T TABEPLERENONE 25 MG, TORASEMIDE 20 MG