Eplerenone (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: eplerenone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-EPLERENONE eplerenone 50 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Eplerenone is indicated to reduce the risk of: - cardiovascular death in combination with standard therapy in patients who have evidence of heart failure and left ventricular impairment within 314 days of an acute myocardial infarction (see CLINICAL TRIALS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). - cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in adult patients with NYHA Class II (chronic) heart failure and left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVEF = 30% or LVEF = 35% in addition to QRS duration of > 130 msec), in addition to standard optimal therapy (see CLINICAL TRIALS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film coated tablet, engraved with "E50" on one side
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient eplerenone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
