Eplerenone is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. Eplerenone belongs to a group of drugs called mineralocorticoid receptor blockers. These work by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure. This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once or twice a day, with or without food.
The lower potassium intake level varied among studies and ranged from 45 to 100 mmol/. day, with a median value of 73 mmol/day. The increased potassium intake ranged from 70. to 247 mmol/day, with a median value of 127 mmol/day.
Upper Limit. The âDietary Guidelines for Americans 2010â addresses sodium intake in detail. The average daily sodium intake for Americans is 3,400 milligrams per day, an excessive amount that raises blood pressure and poses health risks. In general, Americans should limit daily sodium consumption to 2,300 milligrams, but this is an upper safe limit, not a recommended daily allowance.