COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Inspra
GENERIC NAME(S): EPLERENONE
Description: Eplerenone is an aldosterone blocker, which works by lowering the amounts of sodium and water the body retains; consequently, lowering the blood pressure.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Inspra
GENERIC NAME(S): EPLERENONE
Description: Eplerenone is an aldosterone blocker, which works by lowering the amounts of sodium and water the body retains; consequently, lowering the blood pressure.
Indications:
Before giving eplerenone, serum potassium levels should be monitored first.
This drug lowers high blood pressure and helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack.
Contraindications:
Should not be given to patients with:
Availability: This is a prescription only drug
How to use eplerenone
Dosage:
For Congestive Heart Failure: Initially ,dose of 25 mg orally once daily. Then titrated or increased or titrated to 50 mg once daily within 4 weeks.
For Hypertension: 50 mg orally once daily
Please see Precautions section
The following are side effects does not need medical attention, but if it becomes bothersome, check with your doctor:
However, when these unwanted side effects occur while taking eplerenone, consult your doctor immediately:
Precautions
General:
This medication may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially the raising of potassium blood levels.
Pregnancy Risk: Category Risk B (No proven risk in humans)
Breastfeeding: drug must be discontinued.
Interactions
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, stopping smoking, and eating a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet. Consult your doctor for more details.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as potassium blood levels, kidney function tests) should be performed before you start eplerenone and periodically during your treatment to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at home, and share the results with your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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Inspra
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