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Planep Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

EPLERENONE-25MG

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema.

Medicinal Benefits:

Planep Tablet  primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. It also treats edema (reduces swelling) caused due to other conditions. Planep Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine passing from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body, reduces the heart's workload, and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it also helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of any future heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future.

FAQs

Planep Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema.

Planep Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it also helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of any future heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future.

It is not common, but Planep Tablet can sometimes increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor your blood sugar level to check for any fluctuations. Also, the use of Planep Tablet should be avoided in patients with type 2 diabetes and some kidney problems.

Yes, Planep Tablet can cause increased potassium levels (hyperkalemia), especially in patients with kidney problems or if you are taking potassium supplements along with Planep Tablet . Please monitor your electrolyte level regularly to avoid increased blood potassium levels.

It is a medical term for fluid retention or overload. Due to oedema, the legs, hands, and other body parts start swelling, increasing blood pressure. If it does not subside, please consult your doctor immediately.

The main side effect of Planep Tablet is peeing (urination) more often than normal. Most people need to pee about 30 minutes after taking Planep Tablet and again within a few hours. Do not take Planep Tablet before going to bed, or you may have to wake up at night to go for urination frequently.

No, it is not recommended to take Planep Tablet along with lithium. It might increase lithium's level in the blood and lead to unpleasant side effects like visual impairment, loss of appetite, and muscle weakness. So, inform your doctor before starting Planep Tablet if you take lithium is recommended.

No, Planep Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and swelling.

Planep Tablet contains Eplerenone. It is an aldosterone antagonist type of potassium-sparing diuretic.

Planep Tablet may take up to 4 weeks to show its full effect. Keep taking Planep Tablet for the prescribed duration.

No, Planep Tablet is not known to cause erectile dysfunction. It does not have any effect on fertility.

Do not discontinue Planep Tablet without consulting the doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Planep Tablet for the prescribed duration.

Potassium-sparing diuretics increase urine production without depleting potassium reserves. Planep Tablet permits the body to lose sodium while retaining potassium. The amounts of potassium may rise as a result. Therefore, your doctor may regularly check your potassium levels.

Your doctor might have recommended Eplerenone instead of Losartan as a blood pressure medication because losartan may have been insufficient in lowering your blood pressure. However, Eplerenone increases the risk of elevated potassium levels, which may not be suitable for you. Hence, the doctor has prescribed Planep Tablet along with hydrochlorothiazide to prevent the rise in potassium levels.

Before starting Planep Tablet , let the doctor know if you are taking aspirin. Taking aspirin with Planep Tablet may decrease the effects of Planep Tablet . Contact your doctor if you experience signs of high blood pressure such as headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, or dizziness.

Side effects of Planep Tablet include dehydration, electrolyte disturbances (calcium, magnesium, and sodium), constipation, itching, and increased uric acid. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.