Eplerenone: how to take it safely
Inspra
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats heart failure and protects the heart after a heart attack.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Keep taking it even if you feel well. You will need regular blood tests.
When to take it
Take it once a day at the same time.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Potassium supplements and salt substitutes, unless your doctor says so.
- Grapefruit juice.
- Regular anti-inflammatory painkillers.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
Possible side effects
Dizziness, high potassium, tiredness.
Get help if
Muscle weakness, palpitations, very little urine or fainting: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.