Eptus 50 Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Eplerenone (50mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Eptus 50 Tablet is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce swelling (edema) caused by some other conditions.
Eptus 50 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but you should take it, in the same way, each time to get the most benefit. Taking it with food can reduce some side effects and taking it early in the day can prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet. You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as taking regular exercise and changes to your diet may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
The common side effects include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, and cough. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects.
You should be careful about using Eptus 50 Tablet if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease or you are pregnant. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. While using this medicine, you may be advised to limit your intake of salt or salt substitutes, and you should have your blood pressure checked frequently. Some other tests will be done to monitor your progress.
BENEFITS OF EPTUS TABLET
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Eptus 50 Tablet is generally used in combination with other medicines to control your blood pressure. It works by reducing the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. This way it lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Eptus 50 Tablet is a diuretic medicine (water pill) that helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will thus help you go about your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
In Treatment of Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Eptus 50 Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
SIDE EFFECTS OF EPTUS TABLET
Common side effects of Eptus
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Cough
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fatigue
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Increased creatinine level in blood
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Interactions / Warnings:
Taking Eplerenone with alcohol may lead to headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, changes in pulse or heart rate and/or low blood pressure.
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Faq for medicine:
A: 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?
A: 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?
A: Yes. Eplerenone has a steroidal structure
Q: What is eplerenone used for/used to treat?
A: 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?
A: 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?
A: 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?
A: Eplerenone and spironolactone are both aldosterone antagonists. They differ with regards to their therapeutic use based up on clinical experiences.