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Inspra

Generic Name: eplerenone (eh PLEH reh none)
Brand Names: Inspra

What is eplerenone?

Eplerenone blocks the actions of the hormone aldosterone in the body. Aldosterone is important for the regulation of blood pressure.

Eplerenone is used to lower high blood pressure. Eplerenone is also used in the treatment of congestive heart failure following a heart attack.

Eplerenone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about eplerenone?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking eplerenone?

• have a high level of potassium in the blood;

• have type II diabetes (noninsulin dependent) with microalbuminuria (protein in the urine);

• have kidney disease;

• are using a salt substitute or taking a potassium supplement (e.g., K-Dur, Klor-Con) or a potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride (Midamor), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone (Aldactone); or

• take other medicines.

You may not be able to take eplerenone or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take eplerenone?

Take eplerenone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Eplerenone can be taken with or without food.

It is important to take eplerenone regularly to get the most benefit.

Do not stop taking eplerenone without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Stopping suddenly could make your condition worse.

Your doctor may want to perform blood tests to monitor potassium levels in the body or perform other monitoring tests during treatment with eplerenone.

Store eplerenone at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking eplerenone?

This drug side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or

• increased levels of potassium in the blood (nausea, diarrhea, or weakness may be early signs or it may be detected by blood tests).

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking eplerenone and talk to your doctor:

• headache;

• dizziness;

• fatigue; or

• cough.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect eplerenone?

• a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;

• a salt substitute that contains potassium;

• a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), spironolactone (Aldactone), or amiloride (Midamor);

• an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik);

• an angiotensin II receptor inhibitor such as candesartan (Atacand), eprosartan (Teveten), irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), olmesartan (Benicar), telmisartan (Micardis), or valsartan (Diovan);

• fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), or itraconazole (Sporanox);

• verapamil (Calan, Covera-HS, Isoptin, Verelan);

• erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Eryc, PCE, others);

• lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);

• nefazodone (Serzone);

• a protease inhibitor such as amprenavir (Agenerase), ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase), or indinavir (Crixivan); or

• delavirdine(Rescriptor).

You may not be able to take eplerenone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with eplerenone or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about eplerenone written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Eplerenone is available with a prescription under the brand name Inspra. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Inspra 25 mg-yellow, diamond-shaped, film-coated tablets

• Inspra 50 mg-pink, diamond-shaped, film-coated tablets

• Inspra 100 mg-red, diamond-shaped, film-coated tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others and use this medication only for the condition prescribed.
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