Eptus 50 Tablet
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Eplerenone (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Eptus 50 Tablet is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill) used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure, and to reduce swelling caused by some other conditions.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
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.
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. Eptus 50 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
Eptus 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Eptus 50 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Eptus 50 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
Eptus 50 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
Eptus 50 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 Eptus 50 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. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of Eptus 50 Tablet, and is it a beta blocker or a diuretic?
Eptus 50 Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic, prescribed to control increased blood pressure and treat heart failure in patients who have had a heart attack. It is not a beta blocker, but rather a mineralocorticoid receptor blocker.
How long does it take for Eptus 50 Tablet to work?
Eptus 50 Tablet controls high blood pressure, but it does not cure it. You may not notice any improvement because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. However, if you get your blood pressure checked, you may notice a change within 2 weeks of starting Eptus 50 Tablet. The medicine may take 4 weeks or longer to show its maximum benefits.
Does Eptus 50 Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Eptus 50 Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. It does not have any effect on fertility in both males and females.
My blood pressure is now controlled, but my doctor has asked me to continue the treatment. Can I stop taking Eptus 50 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Eptus 50 Tablet. If your doctor has advised you to continue treatment, keep taking it. Eptus 50 Tablet does not cure blood pressure, but it keeps it under control. Stopping it may make your condition worse and cause unwanted side effects.
Eptus 50 Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Does this mean that I will have more potassium in my body? Will it be beneficial for me?
Potassium-sparing diuretics, like Eptus 50 Tablet, increase urination without causing potassium loss. It allows sodium loss in exchange for potassium retention, which may result in increased potassium levels. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels continuously. You may need to have them measured before starting treatment, within the first week, and one month after starting treatment or after a dose change. Elevated potassium levels are not beneficial for anyone.
Does Eptus 50 Tablet have any effect on blood sugar levels?
Although it is uncommon, Eptus 50 Tablet may increase blood sugar levels. It is essential to regularly monitor your blood sugar levels if you are diabetic. The use of Eptus 50 Tablet should be avoided in patients with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems that cause protein loss in urine.
I was taking Losartan for some time and was tolerating it well. Now my doctor has prescribed Eptus 50 Tablet along with Hydrochlorothiazide. Why couldn't they just add Eptus 50 Tablet to Losartan?
It is possible that Losartan was not adequately controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may have suggested an alternative medicine for blood pressure control (Eptus 50 Tablet), as taking Eptus 50 Tablet with Losartan can increase the risk of raised potassium levels, which could be harmful. To prevent this rise in potassium levels, the combination of Eptus 50 Tablet with hydrochlorothiazide may have been prescribed.
If I am taking aspirin and have started taking Eptus 50 Tablet, is there anything I need to be careful about?
Aspirin may interfere with the working of Eptus 50 Tablet, which could result in inadequate blood pressure control. Aspirin and Eptus 50 Tablet may increase the risk of raised potassium levels in patients with kidney problems. If both are used together, monitor your blood pressure and potassium levels closely.
