Eplerenone Benefits & Uses

Eplerenone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Eplerenone Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Eplerenone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eplerenone is used -

Moderate

Hypercholesterolaemia

Mild

Fatigue
Dizziness
Cough
Diarrhoea
Breast pain
Swelling of Breast in Male
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Eplerenone Related Warnings

Is the use of Eplerenone safe for pregnant women?

Eplerenone is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Eplerenone safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Eplerenone on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Eplerenone will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eplerenone on the Kidneys?

Eplerenone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Eplerenone on the Liver?

Eplerenone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Eplerenone on the Heart?

Side effects of Eplerenone rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Eplerenone with Other Drugs

Eplerenone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Moderate

Amifostine

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Eplerenone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eplerenone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Hyperkalemia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Eplerenone

Is this Eplerenone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Eplerenone.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Eplerenone. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Eplerenone is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Eplerenone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Eplerenone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eplerenone

When consumed with certain foods, Eplerenone may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Eplerenone

Consumption of alcohol and Eplerenone together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe