Eplerenone
Pronounced ep-LER-en-one
Brand names: Inspra
Type: Potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) · All Heart & Blood Pressure Medicines
What Eplerenone is used for
- Heart failure after a heart attack
- High blood pressure
◆ Kidney note
Usually avoided when kidney function is significantly reduced because of potassium buildup; potassium and kidney function are checked closely.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Cough
Important cautions
- Can raise potassium to dangerous levels — blood tests are essential
- Must not be used in pregnancy
How it comes
Tablets. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
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Condition guides on MedicalVideos.com
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Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.