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Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

EPLERENONE-25MG

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema.

Medicinal Benefits:

Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. It also treats edema (reduces swelling) caused due to other conditions. Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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.

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Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema.

Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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 Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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 Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's should be avoided in patients with type 2 diabetes and some kidney problems.

Yes, Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's can cause increased potassium levels (hyperkalemia), especially in patients with kidney problems or if you are taking potassium supplements along with Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's. 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 Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's is peeing (urination) more often than normal. Most people need to pee about 30 minutes after taking Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's and again within a few hours. Do not take Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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 Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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 Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's if you take lithium is recommended.

No, Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's is not a blood thinner. It is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and swelling.

Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's contains Eplerenone. It is an aldosterone antagonist type of potassium-sparing diuretic.

Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's may take up to 4 weeks to show its full effect. Keep taking Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration.

No, Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's is not known to cause erectile dysfunction. It does not have any effect on fertility.

Do not discontinue Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's without consulting the doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration.

Potassium-sparing diuretics increase urine production without depleting potassium reserves. Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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 Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's along with hydrochlorothiazide to prevent the rise in potassium levels.

Before starting Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's, let the doctor know if you are taking aspirin. Taking aspirin with Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's may decrease the effects of Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's. Contact your doctor if you experience signs of high blood pressure such as headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, or dizziness.

Side effects of Renalept-25 mg Tablet 10's 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.