Spironolactone

What is Aldactone (Spironolactone)?

Aldactone (Spironolactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that stops body from absorbing too much salt as well as keeps potassium levels from getting too low.  Further, the medicine is also meant to treat hypokalemia. In animal studies, it is mentioned that Aldactone is responsible to cause several types of cancers or tumors. Besides, it is an FDA approved medication, manufactured by Pharmacia.

How should I take Aldactone (Spironolactone)?

The patient should take Aldactone (Spironolactone) as prescribed by the doctor. It is important for the patient to listen to every instruction given by the doctor carefully as well read the directions mentioned on the label. Further, the patient should also remember to get frequent blood test done while using this medication. Any increase or decrease in the amount of the dosage should take place under the guidance of the medical expert. No smaller or larger or longer than recommended use of medicine should be encouraged at patient’s ends without the doctor’s approval.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Aldactone (Spironolactone) is not a medicine that a patient can afford to miss. It is a regular medicine that stops body from absorbing too much of salt, and is therefore use exactly as advised by the doctor. If a patient misses a dose then he or she should take the missed dose as soon as remembers to make up for the loss. But this advice is only worth-taking when the next dose is not due to be taken. Hence there is no overdose of the medicine.

What are the dosage forms and strengths of Aldactone (Spironolactone)?

Talking about the dosing information of Aldactone (Spironolactone) we get to know that this medicine seems to do wonder in situations like Edema, Hypertension, Hirsutism, Hypokalemia, Congestive Heart Failure and Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis.

Here below are mentioned the amount of dosages available to overcome these above-mentioned situations:

• Usual Adult Dose for Edema (25 to 200mg/day)
• Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension (25 to 200 mg/day)
• Usual Adult Dose for Hypokalemia (25 to 200 mg/day)
• Usual Adult Dose for Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis (100 to 400mg/day)
• Usual Adult Dose for Hirsutism (50 to 200mg/day)
• Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure (25 mg/day)
• Besides, the amount of dosage related to hypertension and Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis in case of neonates and children it is must for the parents to meet the doctor personally.

Should I use Aldactone (Spironolactone) with food or without food?

Yes, you can use Aldactone (Spironolactone) with food as well as without food. It is not going to hamper the treatment procedure anyway. It is only the regularity of the patient that will help him or her timely results.

What are the side effects of Aldactone (Spironolactone)?

In case the patient comes across any of these side effects he or she should immediately meet a doctor, and he may advise them to stop using it.

Common side effects are:

• Stomach bleeding
• Hallucination
• Dry mouth
• Lack of energy
• Impotence
• Breast swelling
• Mild drowsiness
• Legs cramps
• Mild nausea

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