Brand Names: Teveten

Generic Name: eprosartan (Pronunciation: EP roe SAR tan)

• What is eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What are the possible side effects of eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What is the most important information I should know about eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking eprosartan (Teveten)?
• How should I take eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Teveten)?
• What happens if I overdose (Teveten)?
• What should I avoid while taking eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What other drugs will affect eprosartan (Teveten)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is eprosartan (Teveten)?

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 other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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What are the possible side effects of eprosartan (Teveten)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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 muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these other serious side effects, such as:

• feeling like you might pass out;
• painful or difficult urination;
• chest pain; or
• swelling in your hands or feet.

Less serious side effects may include:

• runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough;
• joint pain;
• nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea;
• headache, dizziness; or
• tired feeling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about eprosartan (Teveten)?

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Eprosartan may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to eprosartan.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of eprosartan.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking eprosartan, unless your doctor has told you to.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

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 muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.