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Exenta 50 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

EPLERENONE-50MG

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema

Medicinal Benefits:

Exenta 50 Tablet  primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. It also treats edema (reduces swelling) caused due to other conditions. Exenta 50 Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine passing from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and 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

Exenta 50 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 Exenta 50 Tablet can sometimes increase the blood sugar level. Therefore, monitoring your blood sugar level to check for any fluctuations is crucial. Also, the use of Exenta 50 Tablet should be avoided in patients with type 2 diabetes and some kidney problems.

Yes, Exenta 50 Tablet can cause increased potassium levels (hyperkalemia), especially in patients with kidney problems or if you are taking potassium supplements along with Exenta 50 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 edema, 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 Exenta 50 Tablet is peeing (urination) more often than normal. Most people need to pee about 30 minutes after taking Exenta 50 Tablet and again within a few hours. Do not take Exenta 50 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 Exenta 50 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 Exenta 50 Tablet if you take lithium is recommended.