Eplerenone

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Eplerenone, an aldosterone receptor agonist.

Eplerenone is an aldosterone receptor agonist, similar to spironolactone. Because it inhibits the negative regulatory feedback of aldosterone on renin secretion, increased plasma renin, and serum aldosterone, occur with its use. Eplerenone selectively binds to mineralocorticoid receptors relative to its binding to glucocorticoid, progesterone and androgen receptors.

Uses

Eplerenone may help patients with mild[1] or moderate-to-severe[2] symptoms of heart failure.

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References

  1. Zannad F, McMurray JJ, Krum H, van Veldhuisen DJ, Swedberg K, Shi H et al. (2011). "Eplerenone in patients with systolic heart failure and mild symptoms.". N Engl J Med 364 (1): 11-21. DOI:10.1056/NEJMoa1009492. PMID 21073363. Research Blogging.
  2. Pitt B, Remme W, Zannad F, Neaton J, Martinez F, Roniker B et al. (2003). "Eplerenone, a selective aldosterone blocker, in patients with left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction.". N Engl J Med 348 (14): 1309-21. DOI:10.1056/NEJMoa030207. PMID 12668699. Research Blogging. Review in: J Fam Pract. 2003 Aug;52(8):598-9 Review in: ACP J Club. 2003 Sep-Oct;139(2):32