Eptus 25 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.
Eptus 25 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.
The common side effects include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, and cough. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects.
You should be careful about using Eptus 25 Tablet if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease or you are pregnant. 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.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Eptus 25 Tablet is generally used in combination with other medicines to control your blood pressure. It works by reducing the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. This way it lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF EPTUS 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 Eptus
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nausea
Cough
Flu-like symptoms
Fatigue
Increased potassium level in blood
Increased creatinine level in blood
Headache
HOW TO USE EPTUS 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. Eptus 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW EPTUS TABLET WORKS
Eptus 25 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
UNSAFE
Eptus 25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eptus 25 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Eptus 25 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Eptus 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Eptus 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eptus 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Eptus 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Eptus 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eptus 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Eptus 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available is limited.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE EPTUS TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Eptus 25 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.\n
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