EPROSARTAN

Overview

EPROSARTAN is a Schedule H drug.
Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Eprosartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.Eprosartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.Eprosartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Usage

EPROSARTAN is generally used to treat: Hypertension
EPROSARTAN can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

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: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You have been prescribed Eprosartan to improve your blood pressure.
•  Lowering blood pressure reduces chances of future heart attack & strokes.
•  It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
• It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
• Eprosartan can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
•  Eprosartan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
• Do not take Eprosartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Eprosartan.
• You should not use eprosartan if you are allergic to it.You may also need to avoid taking eprosartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EPROSARTAN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

EPROSARTAN : Joint Pain, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, Pain With Urination, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Face Swelling

Serious Side-Effects

EPROSARTAN : Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Hypotension, Acute Kidney Failure, Difficulty Swallowing, Body Excessive Sweating

Rare Side-Effects

EPROSARTAN : Dizziness, Lightheadedness

Disease Interactions

EPROSARTAN can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypotension, Angioedema, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Renal Artery Stenosis, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

EPROSARTAN is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

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