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Inspra

Active Ingredient:
Eplerenone
Origin:
EU

Inspra (Eplerenone)

Eplerenone, the active ingredient in Inspra, is an aldosterone antagonist presented as an oral tablet for oral use. It is employed to manage high blood pressure and to treat heart failure, particularly after a myocardial infarction, in adult patients who need additional blood pressure control or have reduced left ventricular function.

GNH India supplies Inspra as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics worldwide, providing reliable sourcing and regulatory‑aligned distribution for this cardiovascular therapy, ensuring compliance with global quality standards.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Viatris Healthcare Nv/Sa

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Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Eplerenone is an aldosterone antagonist used in cardiovascular disease management.
  • Hypertension: lowers blood pressure by reducing sodium retention and fluid volume.
  • Heart failure (post‑myocardial infarction): improves survival and reduces hospitalizations in patients with reduced left ventricular function.
  • Left ventricular dysfunction after MI: helps attenuate adverse cardiac remodeling and supports ventricular function.

How It Works

  • Eplerenone selectively blocks mineralocorticoid receptors in the distal nephron, preventing aldosterone from binding. This inhibition reduces sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, promoting natriuresis and diuresis, which lowers extracellular fluid volume and blood pressure. In the heart, it mitigates aldosterone‑mediated fibrosis and remodeling, contributing to improved cardiac function after myocardial injury.

Side Effects

Eplerenone may cause a range of adverse reactions.

Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium)
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
  • Gynecomastia (rare)
  • Hepatic dysfunction
  • Severe hypotension

Precautions & Warnings

  • Before initiating therapy, consider the following precautions.
  • Monitor serum potassium and renal function regularly.
  • Avoid use in patients with existing hyperkalemia.
  • Use caution in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.
  • Adjust dose in elderly patients or those with reduced hepatic function.
  • Concomitant use with potassium‑sparing diuretics or supplements may increase risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Store at below 25°C: keep in the original pack, protect from moisture.

Avoid Interactions

Eplerenone can interact with several medicines; awareness helps prevent adverse events.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • ACE inhibitors or ARBs (risk of additive hyperkalemia)
  • Potassium supplements or potassium‑sparing diuretics
  • NSAIDs (may worsen renal function)
  • Cyclosporine (increased risk of hyperkalemia)
  • High‑dose thiazide diuretics (electrolyte disturbances)

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Digoxin (altered serum levels)
  • Lithium (increased lithium toxicity)
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) may raise eplerenone levels
  • Antifungal agents (potential increase in potassium)
  • Certain antibiotics (e.g., trimethoprim) that affect potassium balance

Frequently Asked Questions

Inspra contains eplerenone, an aldosterone antagonist prescribed to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and to treat heart failure, especially after a myocardial infarction, by reducing fluid overload and improving cardiac function.

Eplerenone selectively blocks mineralocorticoid receptors in the kidney’s distal tubules, preventing aldosterone from promoting sodium reabsorption and potassium loss. This leads to increased sodium excretion, reduced fluid volume, lower blood pressure, and decreased cardiac remodeling.

The dosage of Inspra is individualized by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s condition, kidney function, and serum potassium levels. Patients should follow the dose and titration schedule provided by their healthcare professional.

The safety of eplerenone in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. It should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus or infant, and the decision must be made by a qualified healthcare provider.

To order Inspra, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies, and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details, and any necessary import documentation.

Both eplerenone (Inspra) and spironolactone are aldosterone antagonists, but eplerenone is more selective for the mineralocorticoid receptor, resulting in fewer anti‑androgenic side effects such as gynecomastia. Dosing and monitoring principles are similar, though individual patient response may differ.

Inspra tablets should be stored at temperatures below 25 °C, in their original packaging, and protected from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain potency throughout the shelf life.

Inspra is taken orally, usually once daily, with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, but patients should follow the specific instructions given by their prescriber.

The most serious risks include hyperkalemia (dangerously high potassium levels) and acute kidney injury. Patients should have regular laboratory monitoring of serum potassium and renal function, especially when starting therapy or adjusting the dose.

Inspra should be avoided in patients with known hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment, or those taking other potassium‑sparing agents that could raise potassium levels. It is also contraindicated in individuals with a known hypersensitivity to eplerenone.

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