Eptus
Indicated for hypertension to mitigate elevated blood pressure.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Eplerenone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg
Eptus details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Myocardial Infarction
- Alternative names
- Inspra
- Therapeutic class
- Aldosterone Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Potassium-sparing Diuretic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to eplerenone; hyperkalaemia; severe renal impairment
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor potassium levels regularly; avoid potassium supplements
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; coughs
- Serious side effects
- severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- indicated for hypertension to mitigate elevated blood pressure.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- potassium-sparing diuretics; ace inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Adult use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Not recommended during pregnancy.
Mechanism of action
Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist that blocks the mineralocorticoid receptors. This prevents the physiological effects of aldosterone, which helps manage blood pressure levels effectively.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Eptus
Eptus is a medication containing eplerenone, utilised for the management of hypertension and recovery following a myocardial infarction. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Inspra, supplied as tablets in 25mg strength. Manufactured by Cipla Ltd, it remains a common therapeutic option for those requiring this specific class of medication.
Buying Eptus online
Eptus is registered across 13 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Generic eplerenone is often more cost-effective than the original branded product, providing an accessible choice for expats and residents throughout the region. As one of our most ordered medications, it is available for delivery to many locations across Asia.