EPTUS 25mg Tablet 15's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Eplerenone 25 mg
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONEPTUS 25MG contain Eplerenone which belongs to a group of medicine called selective aldosterone blocking agents. These blocking agents works by inhibiting the action of aldosterone which controls the blood pressure and heart function. High levels of aldosterone in our body leads to heart failure. In combination with other drugs used to manage your heart failure, it is used to manage heart attack that are persistent and its mild symptoms. It helps in preventing worsening of heart condition and reduce hospitalisations. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, heart disease. You may feel dizzy while taking this medicine. If you feel dizzy, do not drive or operate machinery. If you have liver or severe kidney disease, you may need more frequent testing of your blood potassium levels. Your physician may adjust the dose depending on the potassium levels in your blood. Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. This medicine must be taken with food or empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with EPTUS 25MG. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Eplerenone or any other ingredients in this medicine. The most common
Uses
OF EPTUS 25MG Manage heart failure Manage high blood pressure
How It Works
EPTUS 25MG works by inhibiting the action of aldosterone, a substance produced within the body, which controls your blood pressure and improves heart function.
Directions for Use
Take EPTUS 25MG as instructed by your doctor. This medicine must be taken with food or empty stomach. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine.
Side Effects
this medicine are elevated potassium level in your blood, dizziness, headache, elevated quantity of cholesterol in your blood, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, cough and constipation. USES OF EPTUS 25MG Manage heart failure Manage high blood pressure HOW EPTUS 25MG WORKSEPTUS 25MG works by inhibiting the action of aldosterone, a substance produced within the body, which controls your blood pressure and improves heart function. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake EPTUS 25MG as instructed by your doctor. This medicine must be taken with food or empty stomach. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. SIDE EFFECTS OF EPTUS 25MGSERIOUS angioneurotic oedema (Symptoms are swollen face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives and difficulties breathing) COMMON elevated potassium level in your blood dizziness, headache elevated quantity of cholesterol in your blood insomnia irregular heartbeat cough constipation low blood pressure diarrhoea nausea and vomiting rash, itching feeling weak, muscle spasm increased urea and creatinine level in the blood
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYEPTUS 25MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. BREASTFEEDINGEPTUS 25MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine it may cause dizziness. ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with EPTUS 25MG. KIDNEYEPTUS 25MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice. LIVEREPTUS 25MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYDo not take EPTUS 25MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Eplerenone or any other ingredients in this medicine. HEART DISEASEEPTUS 25MG is not recommended in patients with active heart diseases. Before taking, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Drug Interactions
STalk to your doctor, if you are taking, medicines to manage any bacterial, fungal or viral infections medicines to manage depression potassium sparing diuretics (helps to excrete excess body fluid) medicines to manage high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney conditions lithium (usually given for manic depressive disorder, also called bipolar disorder) cyclosporin or tacrolimus (immunosuppressants used to prevent rejection after organ transplantation) ibuprofen (used to relieve pain, stiffness, and inflammation) prazosin or alfuzosin (used to manage high blood pressure and particular prostate antipsychotics medicines such as chlorpromazine or haloperidol (used to manage psychiatric disorders) amifostine (used during cancer chemotherapy) baclofen (used to manage muscle spasm) glucocorticoids such as hydrocortisone or prednisone (used to manage inflammation and certain skin conditions) tetracosactide (used for diagnosing and manageing adrenal cortex disorders) digoxin (used to manage heart conditions) anti-clotting drug such as warfarin (used to manage blood clot) carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital (used to manage epilepsy) SYNOPSIS Drug : Eplerenone Pharmacological Category : Antihypertensive Therapeutic Indication : Management of hypertension, Post myocardial infarction, complicated by heart failure with reduced ejection fraction Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATIONStore at a room temperature and keep out of reach of children.