Eplar 25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Laissez Faire Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Salt Composition
Eplerenone (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Eplar 25mg Tablet is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill) used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and reduce swelling caused by some conditions.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Eplar 25mg 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eplar 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Eplar 25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Eplar 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Eplar 25mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Atazanavir Clotrimazole Fluconazole Indinavir
How it works
Eplar 25mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by stopping aldosterone (a natural substance) from increasing your blood pressure. It also reduces the fluid around your heart. This helps improve your heart function after a heart attack and can help prevent heart attacks, strokes or heart failure getting worse.
Quick Tips
Eplar 25mg Tablet helps remove fluid from your body when used with other drugs. It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Eplar 25mg Tablet affects you. It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary function of Eplar 25mg Tablet?
Eplar 25mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It helps control increased blood pressure and treats heart failure in patients who have had a heart attack.
How long does it take for Eplar 25mg Tablet to show its effects?
Eplar 25mg Tablet may take 2 weeks or longer, up to 4 weeks, to show its maximum benefits in controlling high blood pressure.
Does Eplar 25mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Eplar 25mg Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction and has no effect on fertility for both males and females.
Can I stop taking Eplar 25mg Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
No, you should continue taking Eplar 25mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping it may make your condition worse and cause unwanted side effects.
Does Eplar 25mg Tablet increase potassium levels in the body?
Yes, Eplar 25mg Tablet can increase potassium levels in the body, which is why your doctor will continuously monitor your potassium levels while taking this medication.
Can Eplar 25mg Tablet affect blood sugar levels?
Eplar 25mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels. People with diabetes should keep a regular check on their blood sugar levels and consider avoiding this medication if they have type 2 diabetes and kidney problems.
Why did my doctor prescribe Eplar 25mg Tablet instead of Losartan?
Your doctor may have prescribed Eplar 25mg Tablet because Losartan was not able to control your blood pressure adequately. Combining Eplar 25mg Tablet with Losartan can increase potassium levels, which is why hydrochlorothiazide was added instead.
Is it safe to take aspirin and Eplar 25mg Tablet together?
Aspirin may interfere with the working of Eplar 25mg Tablet. Taking both medications together can increase the risk of raised potassium levels in patients with kidney problems, so blood pressure and potassium levels should be closely monitored.
