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Epleran is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure. Other than this, Epleran has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Epleran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Epleran have been listed ahead. These side effects of Epleran are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Epleran is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Epleran has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Epleran related warnings section.
Epleran can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Epleran in conditions like Diabetes, Hyperkalemia, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Epleran have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Epleran have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Epleran is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Epleran is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Epleran safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Epleran in pregnant women.
Is the use of Epleran safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Epleran in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Epleran is unavailable.
What is the effect of Epleran on the Kidneys?
Epleran has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Epleran on the Liver?
Epleran may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Epleran on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Epleran on the heart have been reported.
Epleran should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epleran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Epleran habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Epleran.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Epleran. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Epleran is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Epleran is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Epleran
Taking Epleran with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Epleran
Consumption of alcohol and Epleran together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Inspra® (eplerenone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 561
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 508-509
