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| Pronunciation |
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 (e
PLER en
one) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Inspra™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antihypertensive; Selective Aldosterone Blocker |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to eplerenone or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Diabetes with protein in
urine, high potassium levels, or kidney disease.
If you are taking any of these medicines: Amiloride, itraconazole,
ketoconazole, potassium supplements, spironolactone, or
triamterene. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat high blood
pressure. |
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| How does it work? |
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Eplerenone blocks chemicals that stimulate the
body. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine at a similar time of day.
Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes
an upset stomach. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Do not run out of this medicine. Get it refilled today!
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium-sparing
diuretics, and potassium supplements.
If you are taking this medicine and have high blood pressure, talk
with healthcare provider before using over-the-counter products that may
increase blood pressure. These include cough or cold remedies, diet pills,
stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and certain natural products or
supplements.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying
position. Be careful climbing.
Diarrhea
Feeling tired or weak. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood pressure regularly.
Check blood work (potassium). Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Difficulty breathing.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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