What is Eplerenone: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Eplerenone

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

What to do if you miss a dose of Eplerenone

Eplerenone contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to eplerenone.

Eplerenone warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes.

• This medicine may cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in your blood).

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Eplerenone interactions

• Do not use eplerenone if you are also using clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, troleandomycin, certain diuretics (water pills, such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride), or potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium.

• Some medicines can affect how eplerenone works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: ErythromycinFluconazoleLithiumSaquinavirOther blood pressure medicine (such as enalapril, verapamil)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)

• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.