Spironolactone

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Spironolactone is used to treat heart failure , high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia ( low potassium levels in the blood). Spironolactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. Spironolactone is also used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body.

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Spironolactone is used to treat heart failure , high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia ( low potassium levels in the blood). Spironolactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. Spironolactone is also used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body.

You should not use spironolactone if you are allergic to it, or if you have: Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder); high levels of potassium in your blood ( hyperkalemia ); if you are unable to urinate; or if you are also taking eplerenone. To make sure spironolactone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of calcium, magnesium, or sodium in your blood); kidney disease; liver disease; or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Having congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or uncontrolled high blood pressure during pregnancy may lead to medical problems in the mother or the baby. Your doctor should decide whether you take spironolactone if you are pregnant. It may not be safe to breastfeed while using spironolactone. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to spironolactone: hives ; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; little or no urination; high potassium level - nausea , weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; o signs of other electrolyte imbalances - increased thirst or urination, confusion, vomiting , muscle pain, slurred speech, severe weakness, numbness, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady. Common spironolactone side effects may include: breast swelling or tenderness. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should use spironolactone with caution if you have kidney problems, high levels of potassium in your blood, Addison's disease , if you are unable to urinate, or if you are also taking eplerenone. Spironolactone has caused tumors in animals but it is not known whether this could occur in people. Do not use this medicine for any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

You should use spironolactone with caution if you have kidney problems, high levels of potassium in your blood, Addison's disease , if you are unable to urinate, or if you are also taking eplerenone. Spironolactone has caused tumors in animals but it is not known whether this could occur in people. Do not use this medicine for any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

50 to 100 mg (75 (75)) 24 hourly PO — Scraped Dose — Take spironolactone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have. You may take spironolactone with or without food, but take it the same way each time. You will need frequent medical tests. This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using spironolactone. If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication 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. Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.

1 to 1.5 mg/kg (1.2 (1.25)) 12 hourly Oral — -

1 to 1.5 mg/kg (1.2 (1.25)) 12 hourly Oral — -

Using spironolactone with other drugs that make you dizzy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety , depression , or seizures . Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: colchicine ; digoxin ; lithium ; loperamide ; trimethoprim ; heart or blood pressure medicine (especially another diuretic); medicine to prevent a blood clot; or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - aspirin , ibuprofen ( Advil , Motrin ), naproxen ( Aleve ), celecoxib , diclofenac , indomethacin , meloxicam , and others. This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with spironolactone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.