Urenon
by Tabros
Active ingredient: Eplerenone
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- Tab · 25 mg · 14's
- Tab · 50 mg · 14's
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About Eplerenone
Diuretic
Uses
Adjunct in stable patients with left ventricular dysfunction with evidence of heart failure, following myocardial infarction (start therapy within 3-14 days of event).
How to take it
Adults: Initially 25 mg once daily, increased within 4 wk to 50 mg once daily. Children: Not recommended.
Side effects
Diarrhoea, nausea, flatulence, vomiting, hypotension, dizziness, hyperkalaemia, rash, atrial fibrillation, postural hypotension, arterial thrombosis, dyslipidaemia, pharyngitis, headache, insomnia, gynaecomastia, pyelonephritis, hyponatraemia, dehydration, eosinophilia, asthaenia, malaise, back pain, leg cramps, impaired renal function, azotaemia, sweating, hypercholesterolaemia, syncope, GI upset, left ventricular failure, atrial fibrillation, cough, pruritus, muscle spasms, raised blood urea and creatinine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements. Hyperkalaemia. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Precautions: Monitor plasma potassium concentration before, during and after treatment. Elderly.
Advice
Take with or without meals at the same time each day. Contact prescriber if there is chest pain, palpitations, unusual cough or flu-like symptoms. Avoid potassium containing supplements or salt substitutes. Change position slowly.
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Interactions with Eplerenone
ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists, potassium sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers, NSAIDs, lithium, cyclosporin, tacrolimus, trimethoprim, angiotensin II antagonists, alpha one blockers, TCADs, antipsychotics, amifostine, baclofen, digoxin, warfarin, glucocorticoids, tetracosactide.
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