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Inspra (Eplerenone) is a potassium sparing diuretic agent (prevent excessive loss of potassium). It is typically used to treat heart failure (a condition that develops when the heart doesn’t pump enough blood for your body’s needs) after a heart attack. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. It may also have other uses.
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Inspra (Eplerenone) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Take this drug with or without food. WARNING: Too much potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia) is one of the most common risks of eplerenone. Hyperkalemia that is not recognized and treated can cause serious heart rhythm problems, which can sometimes be fatal. Your doctor will monitor your potassium levels before starting eplerenone, during the first week of taking eplerenone, and periodically throughout your therapy. Use with caution in patients with renal (kidney) problems. Use with caution in patients with hepatic (liver) problems. In addition to its desired action, Inspra (Eplerenone) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause hyperkalemia (high potassium blood level), dizziness, headache, heartburn. It may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain, swelling. It may cause fatigue, cough, muscle weakness. Contraindications: If you are allergic to eplerenone or any ingredients of the medication, if you are taking other medications that may affect how the body gets rid of eplerenone (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, telithromycin, clarithromycin, ritonavir, nelfinavir), taking potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone), high levels of potassium in your blood, severe kidney dysfunction, severe liver dysfunction. Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Inspra (Eplerenone) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Inspra (Eplerenone)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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