Eplecard 25mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Eplecard 25mg Tablet is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce swelling (edema) caused by some other conditions.
Eplecard 25mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but you should take it, in the same way, each time to get the most benefit. Taking it with food can reduce some side effects and taking it early in the day can prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet. You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as taking regular exercise and changes to your diet may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
No common side effects have been reported with this medicine when used as directed. It is generally well tolerated by most people. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms or discomfort while taking this medicine, consult your doctor for advice.
You should be careful about using Eplecard 25mg Tablet if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Also, let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. While using this medicine, you may be advised to limit your intake of salt or salt substitutes, and you should have your blood pressure checked frequently. Some other tests will be done to monitor your progress.
Uses of Eplecard Tablet
Benefits of Eplecard Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels remains consistently high, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Eplecard 25mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by reducing excess salt and water in the body, which decreases fluid buildup and eases the workload on the heart. This helps control blood pressure levels and supports the long-term health of the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys.
Side effects of Eplecard Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Eplecard
- No common side effects seen
How to use Eplecard Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eplecard 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Eplecard Tablet works
Eplecard 25mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by stopping aldosterone (a natural substance) from increasing your blood pressure. It also reduces the fluid around your heart. This helps improve your heart function after a heart attack and can help prevent heart attacks, strokes or heart failure getting worse.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eplecard 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Eplecard 25mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Eplecard 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Eplecard 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Eplecard 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Eplecard 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Eplecard Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Eplecard 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Eplecard 25mg Tablet helps remove fluid from your body when used with other drugs.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Eplecard 25mg Tablet affects you.
- It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Spironolactone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Eplecard with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
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FAQs
What does Eplecard 25mg Tablet do? Is it a beta blocker or a diuretic?
Eplecard 25mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It is prescribed with other medicines to control increased blood pressure and to treat heart failure in patients who have had a heart attack. It is not a beta blocker but mineralocorticoid receptor blocker.
How long does Eplecard 25mg Tablet take to work?
Eplecard 25mg Tablet controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. You may not see any improvement because high blood pressure does not have any symptoms. But, if you get your blood pressure checked, you may notice a change within 2 weeks of starting Eplecard 25mg Tablet. However, the medicine may take 4 weeks or longer to show its maximum benefits.
Does Eplecard 25mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Eplecard 25mg Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. Eplecard 25mg Tablet does not have any effect on fertility, in both males and females.
My blood pressure is now controlled, still the doctor has asked me to continue the treatment. Can I stop Eplecard 25mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop Eplecard 25mg Tablet. If your doctor has advised you to continue treatment, keep taking it. Eplecard 25mg Tablet does not cure blood pressure, but keeps the blood pressure in control. Therefore, keep taking the medicine even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it may make your condition worse and you may have unwanted side effects.
Eplecard 25mg Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Does this mean that I will have more potassium in my body? Will it be beneficial for me?
Potassium-sparing diuretic are those medicines which increase the urination without causing any loss in potassium levels. Eplecard 25mg Tablet allows sodium loss by body in exchange for potassium which is retained. It may result in an increase in the levels of potassium. Therefore, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels continuously. You may need to get it measured before starting Eplecard 25mg Tablet, within the first week and one month after the start of treatment or after a change in dose. Potassium levels above normal range are not good for you or anyone.
I had been using Losartan for quite some time and was tolerating it well. Now my doctor has prescribed me Eplecard 25mg Tablet along with Hydrochlorothiazide. I want to know why he just could not add Eplecard 25mg Tablet with Losartan?
It could be possible that Losartan was not able to control your blood pressure adequately. Therefore, your doctor may have suggested an alternative medicine for blood pressure control (Eplecard 25mg Tablet), but Eplerenone when taken with Losartan can enhance the chances of raised potassium levels which could be harmful for you. To prevent this rise in potassium levels, the combination of Eplecard 25mg Tablet with hydrochlorothiazide may have been prescribed.
Is there anything I need to be careful about if I am taking aspirin and have now started Eplecard 25mg Tablet?
Aspirin may interfere with the working of Eplecard 25mg Tablet due to which your blood pressure may not get adequately controlled. Aspirin and Eplecard 25mg Tablet may increase the chances of rise in potassium levels in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, if both are to be used together, keep monitoring your blood pressure and potassium levels.
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Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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