What is eprosartan?
Eprosartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Eprosartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Eprosartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
Eprosartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about eprosartan?
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Eprosartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to eprosartan.
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of eprosartan.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking eprosartan, unless your doctor has told you to.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
In rare cases, eprosartan can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking eprosartan?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to eprosartan.
To make sure you can safely take eprosartan, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use eprosartan if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Eprosartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking eprosartan.
It is not known whether eprosartan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.