Inspra (Eplerenone) Tablet

Inspra 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.

Inspra 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 Inspra 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.

Uses Of Inspra Tablet

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Treatment of Edema
• Treatment of Heart failure

Benefits Of Inspra Tablet

In Treatment Of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Inspra 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.

In Treatment Of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Inspra Tablet is a diuretic medicine (water pill) that helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will thus help you go about your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

In Treatment Of Heart Failure

Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Inspra Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.

This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

Side Effects Of Inspra 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 Inspra

• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Cough
• Flu-like symptoms
• Fatigue
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Increased creatinine level in blood
• Headache

How To Use Inspra 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. Inspra Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Inspra Tablet Works

Inspra Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.