About
Eplerenone is a selective aldosterone blocker, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, primarily used in the management of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and post-myocardial infarction heart failure. It works by binding to the mineralocorticoid receptor, thereby blocking the effects of aldosterone, a hormone that contributes to sodium and water retention, potassium excretion, and myocardial fibrosis. By inhibiting aldosterone, eplerenone helps to reduce blood pressure, decrease fluid retention, and improve cardiac remodeling, leading to improved outcomes in patients with heart failure. Its selectivity for the mineralocorticoid receptor minimizes the anti-androgenic and anti-progestogenic side effects often seen with non-selective aldosterone antagonists like spironolactone.
Uses
- Treatment of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
- Management of heart failure post-myocardial infarction.
- Adjunctive therapy for hypertension, particularly resistant hypertension.
- Reduction of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in specific patient populations.
Directions For Use
Take orally once daily, with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without medical advice.
Benefits
- Improves outcomes in heart failure patients.
- Reduces risk of hospitalization for heart failure.
- Lowers blood pressure effectively.
- Minimizes hormonal side effects compared to spironolactone.
- Helps prevent cardiac remodeling.
- Reduces fluid retention and edema.
Side Effects
- Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Cough
- Flu-like symptoms
- Headache
- Nausea
- Renal dysfunction
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Gynecomastia (less common than with spironolactone)
Safety Measures
- Alcohol - Alcohol consumption may exacerbate the hypotensive effects of eplerenone. It is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol while on this medication.
- Pregnancy - Eplerenone should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Consult your doctor.
- Breastfeeding - It is unknown whether eplerenone is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when eplerenone is administered to a nursing mother.
- Liver - Use with caution in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Eplerenone is contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment.
- Kidney - Eplerenone is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min) or those with significantly elevated serum potassium levels. Close monitoring of renal function and electrolytes is essential.
- Lung - Eplerenone does not have direct pulmonary effects. However, patients with severe lung conditions should be monitored for any systemic effects that might indirectly impact their respiratory status, especially fluid balance.
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