Eplerenone

Eplerenone is used for the control, treatment and prevention of conditions such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. It works by blocking the effect of the aldosterone hormone which is responsible for raising blood pressure.

Do not use Eplerenone if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using Eplerenone tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements, if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, if you suffer from kidney or liver diseases, or if you have any upcoming surgeries. Also let your doctor know your history of medical problems, pre-existing diseases and current health conditions.

Eplerenone should be taken in doses prescribed by the doctor. Dosage depends on conditions such as medical condition, diet, age, and counteraction with other medicines.

Possible side effects of Eplerenone include nausea, lightheadedness, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyperkalemia, and angina pectoris. Generally, these side effects should go away on their own after a limited period of time. In case the side effects fail to go away, you need to consult your doctor immediately. If you experience side effects other than the ones listed above, you need to contact your doctor for immediate medical assistance.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypertension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Dehydration

• Decreased Potassium Level In Blood

• Decreased Magnesium Level In Blood

• Increased Blood Uric Acid

• Hearing Loss

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Eplerenone with alcohol may lead to headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, changes in pulse or heart rate and/or low blood pressure.
  Taking Torsamide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Planep t tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in Patients with severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Eplerenone as ingredient

• Eptus 25mg Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• EXENTA 25MG TABLET

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Epnone 25Mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories Ltd

• Epleran 25mg Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Planep 50Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• EXENTA 50 TABLET

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Eptus-T 20 Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Planep T 10 Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• EXENTA T 20 TABLET

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Planep T Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medicine falls under the category of a popular steroidal antimineralocorticoid, which is used to treat and prevent heart failure. It binds with the mineralocorticoid receptors so that aldosterone cannot form a bond with the same.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.