Eprosartan
Description
Eprosartan is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Eprosartan
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin Rash
- Stuffy Nose
- Low blood pressure
- Cough
- Fever
Uses of Eprosartan
What is it prescribed for?
- Hypertension
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 4 hours of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Eprosartan or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Aliskiren
Coadministration of aliskiren and this medicine is not recommended due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population and in patients suffering from diabetes and kidney diseases.
Bilateral renal artery stenosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Second and third trimester of pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in second and third trimesters of pregnancy due to the increased risk of fetal morbidity and mortality.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Hypotension
Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with volume depletion or patients who are treated with high-dose diuretics during treatment with this medicine. Hence, it is advised to correct volume depletion and/or adjust the doses of patient's medicines before initiating treatment with this medicine.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Hyperkalemia
This medicine may increase the potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia) in some patients. This may cause serious side effects such as fatal cardiac rhythm irregularities, kidney function impairment, muscle paralysis, etc. It is advised to avoid potassium-rich foods (potatoes, bananas) and other medicines that may increase potassium levels (ACE inhibitors and potassium supplements) during treatment with this medicine. Close monitoring of blood potassium levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Aliskiren
Captopril
Trimethoprim
Benazepril
Amiloride
Disease interactions
Angioedema
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of angioedema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any symptoms such as swelling of the face or lips, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Congestive heart failure
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from congestive heart failure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function, blood pressure, and kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Hypotension
This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are sodium depleted and/or volume-depleted since it may increase the risk of hypotension. The volume depleted and/or sodium depleted state should be corrected before starting the therapy or the treatment should be started at a lower dose. Vital signs should be monitored closely during therapy with this medicine.
Renal impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring of renal function tests to safely use this medicine. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on clinical condition.
Food interactions
It is recommended to avoid a high potassium diet during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Your doctor/dietitian will suggest appropriate changes in your diet to avoid high intake of potassium.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine promotes a smooth flow of blood by blocking the action of certain natural substances that cause blood vessel narrowing.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Angiotensin receptor blockers
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Mar 2019
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