Eplerenone is generally used in treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure Used in treatement of oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Side effects
Cough
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Increased creatinine level in blood
Increased potassium level in blood
Nausea
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Eplerenone, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Eplerenone is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Eplerenone is a diuretic drug. It's a potassium-sparing diuretic that reduces the excessive electrolytes and water from the body without losing potassium thereby lowering the blood pressure and swelling by eliminiating
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Eplerenone a diuretic/ potassium-sparing diuretic? Yes. Eplerenone can increase urinary output and decrease excretion of potassium (potassium-sparing action) by blocking the biological effect of hormone aldosterone
Q. Is Eplerenone a /beta blocker /blood thinner? No. Eplerenone is an aldosterone receptor blocker that is used to improve conditions of heart failure after a heart attack and to lower high blood pressure. It has no known effect on beta adrenergic receptors and does not change the viscosity of blood
Q. Is Eplerenone as steroid? Yes. Eplerenone has a steroidal structure
Q. What is Eplerenone used for/used to treat? Eplerenone is used along with other drugs to prevent worsening and improve conditions of heart failure (due left ventricular dysfunction) after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and in the treatment of high blood pressure
Q. Does Eplerenone raise blood glucose/ cause erectile dysfunction/ weight gain/hair loss? No. Increase in blood sugar, problems with erection (in men), changes in body weight and hair loss are not among the known side effects of Eplerenone
Q. Does Eplerenone cause gynecomastia? Gynecomastia (enlargement of breasts in men) is an uncommon side effect of Eplerenone affecting 1 to 10 users in 1,000
Q. How does Eplerenone differ from spironolactone? Eplerenone and spironolactone are both aldosterone antagonists. They differ with regards to their therapeutic use based up on clinical experiences.
Expert Advice
Avoid potassium-rich supplements or salt substitutes when taking Eplerenone.Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhoea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.It is important to get blood pressure and potassium levels checked regularly when taking Eplerenone.Do not take medicines such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, nefazodone, ritonavir, and nelfinavir along with Eplerenone.Eplerenone helps remove fluid from your body when used with other drugs.It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Eplerenone affects you.It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you're on this drug.Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhoea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
Product Details
SKU: PC-43746 Product Description: Planep 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Lupin Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.