Lithium, cyclosporine, tacrolimus should not be prescribed during treatment with eplerenone (see section "Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction"). Fertility There is no information on the effect on human fertility.
Lactose. The preparation contains lactose, so it should not be prescribed to patients with rare hereditary disorders (galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome).
Pregnancy. There is no adequate data on the use of eplerenone in pregnant women.
The information obtained in the course of animal studies does not indicate a direct or indirect adverse effect on the course of pregnancy, the development of the embryo and fetus, childbirth and postpartum development. Caution should be exercised when administering eplerenone to pregnant women.
Breastfeeding period. It is not known whether eplerenone passes into human breast milk after oral administration. At the same time, data from preclinical studies indicate the presence of eplerenone and / or its metabolites in the milk of rats and the normal development of offspring that have experienced the effect of eplerenone in this way.
Since the potential for side effects in breastfed infants has not been investigated, a clinical decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the preparation, depending on the importance of the preparation to the mother.
The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or other mechanisms.
Studies of the effect of eplerenone on the ability to drive vehicles or other mechanisms have not been conducted. Eplerenone does not cause drowsiness or impaired cognitive functions, but when driving or using other mechanisms, the possibility of dizziness developing during preparation treatment should be taken into account.
The preparation is available in a dose of 25 mg and 50 mg. the maximum daily dose is 50 mg. eplerenone can be taken with or without food (see Pharmacokinetics).
Patients with heart failure after myocardial infarction. The recommended maintenance dose of eplerenone is 50 mg once daily. Treatment should begin with a dose of 25 mg once a day and gradually increase to a target dose of 50 mg once a day. It is desirable to achieve this dose level in 4 weeks, taking into account the level of potassium in the blood plasma (table). Eplerenone should usually be started 3–14 days after acute myocardial infarction.
Patients with NYHA class II (chronic) heart failure. Patients with NYHA Class II chronic heart failure should begin treatment with a dose of 25 mg once daily and gradually increase to the target dose of 50 mg once daily. It is desirable to achieve this dose level in 4 weeks, taking into account the level of potassium in the blood plasma (see table and SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS).
Patients with a plasma potassium level of 5 mmol / L should not start treatment with eplerenone (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Plasma potassium levels should be determined prior to initiation of eplerenone treatment, during the 1st week of treatment, and 1 month after initiation of therapy or dose adjustment. If necessary, you should periodically determine the level of potassium in the blood plasma during the treatment period.
After starting treatment, the dose of the preparation should be adjusted taking into account the concentration of potassium in the blood plasma, as indicated in the table.
After temporary discontinuation of eplerenone due to an increase in potassium levels up to ³ 6 mmol / l, treatment can be resumed at a dose of 25 mg once every 2 days after the potassium concentration has dropped to below 5 mmol / l.
Elderly patients.
For elderly patients, there is no need to adjust the initial dose of the preparation. Due to the age-related decrease in the intensity of renal function, the risk of developing hyperkalemia in elderly patients increases. The risk may be further increased in the presence of a concomitant disease, which is accompanied by an increase in systemic exposure to the preparation, in particular, mild to moderate hepatic dysfunction. It is recommended to periodically monitor the level of potassium in the blood serum (see the section "Peculiarities of use").
Renal dysfunction.
Patients with mild renal impairment do not require adjustment of the initial dose.
It is recommended to periodically monitor the level of potassium in the blood serum (see section "Peculiarities of use") and adjust the dose of the preparation in accordance with the table above.
Patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-60 mg / ml) should start treatment with a dose of 25 mg once every 2 days and adjust the dose of the preparation depending on the potassium concentration (see table above). It is recommended to periodically monitor the level of potassium in the blood serum (see the section "Peculiarities of use").
There is no experience of using the preparation in patients with creatinine clearance <50 ml / min and heart failure after myocardial infarction. Eplerenone should be used with caution in these patients.
The use of doses exceeding 25 mg per day in patients with creatinine clearance <50 ml / min has not been investigated.
Eplerenone is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 ml / min) (see section "Contraindications"). Eplerenone is not cleared from the body through dialysis.
Liver dysfunction.
Patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment do not require adjustment of the initial dose, however, due to an increase in the level of systemic exposure of eplerenone in this category of patients, and especially in elderly patients, it is recommended to carry out frequent and regular monitoring of the concentration of potassium in the blood serum (see section "Peculiarities of use").
Combined use.
In the case of simultaneous use with weak or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 (for example, amiodarone, diltiazem and verapamil), eplerenone can be started with an initial dose of 25 mg once a day. The dose of the preparation should not exceed 25 mg once a day (see the section "Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions").
Children.
There is no data on the use of eplerenone in children, therefore, the use of the preparation in this group of patients is not recommended.
Overdose
There have been no reports of adverse reactions associated with overdose of eplerenone in humans. It is expected that the most likely manifestations of an overdose in humans will be arterial hypotension or hyperkalemia. Eplerenone cannot be cleared from the body by hemodialysis. Eplerenone binds effectively to activated carbon. If arterial hypotension develops, supportive treatment should be initiated. If hyperkalemia develops, treatment should be initiated according to standards.
Side effects
In two studies (EPHESUS and EMPHASIS-HF), it was demonstrated that the overall incidence of adverse reactions with the use of eplerenone and placebo was the same.
The following are adverse reactions that may have been associated with eplerenone that occurred more frequently with eplerenone than with placebo, or serious adverse reactions that occurred with eplerenone more often than with placebo, or that were reported in the course of post-marketing surveillance.
Adverse reactions are classified by organ systems and by absolute frequency: very often (≥ 1/10), often (≥ 1/100 - <1/10), infrequently (≥ 1/1000 - <1/100), rarely (≥ 1 / 10000 - <1/1000), very rare (<1/10000), unknown (cannot be determined based on available information).
Infections and invasions: infrequently: infection, pyelonephritis, pharyngitis.
On the part of the blood and lymphatic system: infrequently - eosinophilia.
From the endocrine system: infrequently - hypothyroidism.
Disorders of metabolism and digestion: often - hyperkalemia (see sections "Contraindications" and "Peculiarities of use"), hypertriglyceridemia; infrequently - hyponatremia, dehydration, hypercholesterolemia.
From the side of the psyche: infrequently - insomnia.
From the nervous system: often - dizziness, syncope, headache; infrequently - hypesthesia.
From the side of the heart: often - left ventricular failure, atrial fibrillation; infrequently - tachycardia.
On the part of the vascular system: often - hypotension; infrequently - thrombosis of the arteries of the extremities, orthostatic hypotension.
From the respiratory system, chest and mediastinal organs: often - cough.
From the gastrointestinal tract: often - diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting; infrequently - bloating.
On the part of the skin and subcutaneous tissues: often - rash, itching; infrequently - hyperhidrosis, angioedema.
From the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue: often - muscle spasms, back pain; infrequently - pain in the musculoskeletal system.
From the side of the kidneys and urinary tract: often - impaired renal function (see sections "Interaction with other preparations and other types of interactions" and "Peculiarities of use").
From the liver and biliary tract: infrequently - cholecystitis.
From the reproductive system and mammary glands: infrequently - gynecomastia.
General disorders and disorders at the injection site: infrequently - asthenia, malaise.
Laboratory tests: often - increased blood urea, increased creatinine levels; infrequently - a decrease in the number of epidermal growth factor receptors, an increase in blood glucose levels.
In the EPHESUS study, more strokes were reported numerically in patients ≥ 75 years of age. At the same time, there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of strokes between the eplerenone (30) and placebo (22) groups. In the EMPHASIS-HF study, the number of strokes in patients ≥ 75 years of age was 9 in the eplerenone group and 8 in the placebo group.
Reporting suspected adverse reactions.
Reports of suspected adverse reactions following preparation registration are important. This allows continuous monitoring of the balance between the benefits and risks of using the preparation. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions in accordance with local requirements
Shelf life
3 years from the date of manufacture in bulk.
Storage conditions
Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Keep out of the reach of children.