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Eptus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Failure. Eptus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Eptus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Eptus as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Eptus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Eptus's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Eptus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eptus related warnings section.
Eptus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Hyperkalemia, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Eptus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Eptus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eptus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Eptus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Eptus safe for pregnant women?
Eptus is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Eptus safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Eptus for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Eptus on the Kidneys?
Eptus rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eptus on the Liver?
Side effects of Eptus rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Eptus on the Heart?
Eptus has very mild side effects on the heart.
Eptus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eptus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eptus habit forming or addictive?
Eptus does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Eptus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Eptus, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Eptus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eptus
Taking Eptus with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eptus
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Eptus as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Inspra® (eplerenone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 561
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 508-509