Epliron Tablets 25Mg (1 Strip = 7 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Eplerenone

Used For

Heart Failure

How it works

Eplerenone tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as selective aldosterone blocking agents. These blocking agents inhibit the action of aldosterone, a substance produced within the body, which controls your blood pressure and heart function. High levels of aldosterone can cause changes in your body that lead to heart failure.

Dosage

Eplerenone

Side Effects

Swollen face, tongue or throat , difficulty in swallowing hives and difficulties breathing, nausea, vomiting and dizziness.

Drug Interactions

This medicine may interact with lithium (usually given for manic depressive disorder, also called bipolar disorder), tacrolimus or cyclosporin (used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, and to prevent rejection after organ transplantation), tricyclic antidepressents, trimethoprin, antivirals, erythromycn and alpha blockers.

Indication

Eplerenone is used to treat your heart failure to prevent worsening and reduce hospitalisations if you have had a recent heart attack, in combination with other drugs that are used to treat your heart failure, or have persistent, mild symptoms despite the treatment you have been receiving so far.

When not to Use

In case of renal or hepatic insufficiency or hypersensitivity to the ingredients listed in product.

Precaution

Talk to your physician or pharmacist before taking Eplerenone tablets if you have kidney or liver disease. if you are taking lithium (usually given for manic depressive disorder, also called bipolar disorder) - if you are taking tacrolimus or cyclosporin (used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, and to prevent rejection after organ transplantation)

Warning 1

You may feel dizzy after taking Eplerenone tablets. If this should happen, do not drive or operate machinery.

Warning 2

Blood potassium levels should be measured before starting Eplerenone tablets therapy.

Warning 3

Eplerenone tablet contains lactose monohydrate (a type of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.