Inspra (Oral)
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Inspra (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Inspra (Oral)
Inspra (Oral) Medication Classification
EPLERENONE (By mouth)
Inspra (Oral) Brandname
Inspra
Inspra (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Eplerenone (e-PLER-en-one) Treats high blood pressure.
When To Not Use Inspra (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to eplerenone, or if you have severe kidney disease, high amounts of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia), or kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes. You should not use this medicine if you are also using ketoconazole (Nizoral®), itraconazole (Sporanox®), potassium supplements, or certain kinds of diuretics or "water pills" (such as Aldactone®, Aldactazide®, Midamor®, Dyrenium®, Moduretic®, Dyazide®).
How Should You Use Inspra (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper Inspra (Oral) Storage
Store Inspra (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Inspra (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Inspra (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using erythromycin (Erythro-Tab®), verapamil (Calan®), saquinavir (Fortovase®), fluconazole (Diflucan®), lithium, blood pressure medicine (such as Accupril®, Altace®, Avapro®, Cozaar®, Diovan®, Hyzaar®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Vasotec®, Zestril®), or pain or arthritis medicine (such as ibuprofen, Advil®, Aleve®, Daypro®, Motrin®, Orudis®, Relafen®).
- Do not take any medicine with potassium while you are using eplerenone. This includes salt substitutes and some vitamin or mineral supplements.
Inspra (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Inspra (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
- Chest pain If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Headache, dizziness
- Increase in size of breasts (men and women)
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
