Exenta 50 Tablet
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Eplerenone (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Exenta 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
Exenta 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. Exenta 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
Exenta 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Exenta 50 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Exenta 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
Exenta 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
Exenta 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 Exenta 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of Exenta 50 Tablet, and is it a beta blocker or a diuretic?
Exenta 50 Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It is prescribed in combination with other medications to manage 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 Exenta 50 Tablet take to work?
Exenta 50 Tablet helps control high blood pressure, but it does not cure it. You may not notice any improvements because high blood pressure often lacks symptoms. However, if you get your blood pressure checked, you may observe a change within 2 weeks of starting Exenta 50 Tablet. The medication may take 4 weeks or longer to demonstrate its full benefits.
Does Exenta 50 Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Exenta 50 Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. It does not affect fertility in both males and females.
My blood pressure is now under control, but my doctor has asked me to continue taking Exenta 50 Tablet. Can I stop taking it?
No, you should not stop taking Exenta 50 Tablet. If your doctor has advised you to continue treatment, it is essential to follow their instructions. Exenta 50 Tablet does not cure blood pressure, but it helps maintain control. Stopping the medication may worsen your condition and lead to unwanted side effects.
Exenta 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 are medications that increase urine production without causing potassium loss. Exenta 50 Tablet allows sodium loss in exchange for retained potassium, which may result in increased potassium levels. Therefore, your doctor may continuously monitor your potassium levels. You may need to have your potassium levels measured before starting Exenta 50 Tablet, within the first week, and one month after treatment begins or after a dose change. Elevated potassium levels are not beneficial for anyone.
Does Exenta 50 Tablet affect blood sugar levels?
Although it is uncommon, Exenta 50 Tablet may increase blood sugar levels. It is crucial to regularly monitor your blood sugar levels if you are a diabetic. The use of Exenta 50 Tablet is not recommended for patients with type 2 diabetes and kidney problems that cause protein loss in urine.
I was previously taking Losartan and was tolerating it well. Now my doctor has prescribed Exenta 50 Tablet along with Hydrochlorothiazide. Why couldn't they just add Exenta 50 Tablet to Losartan?
It is possible that Losartan was not adequately controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may have suggested an alternative medication for blood pressure control (Exenta 50 Tablet) because taking Exenta 50 Tablet with Losartan could increase the risk of raised potassium levels, which could be harmful. To prevent this rise in potassium levels, the combination of Exenta 50 Tablet with hydrochlorothiazide may have been prescribed.
If I am taking aspirin and have started taking Exenta 50 Tablet, is there anything I need to be careful about?
Aspirin may interfere with the effectiveness of Exenta 50 Tablet, which could lead to inadequate blood pressure control. Aspirin and Exenta 50 Tablet may increase the risk of elevated potassium levels in patients with kidney problems. If both medications are used together, it is essential to monitor your blood pressure and potassium levels.
