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About Aldactone 50 Tablet

SPIRONOLACTONE belongs to a class of medicine called 'diuretics' (water pills), primarily used to remove excess water from the body and treats fluid overload (oedema). It also maintains the bloodstream's potassium level and prevents hypertension (high blood pressure due to oedema (fluid retention). Oedema or fluid overload is associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung) or heart failure (irregular pumping of heart). Leg swelling is the main characteristic of oedema, accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and swelling in other hands or abdomen areas.

SPIRONOLACTONE contains spironolactone, which is a short-acting diuretic prescribed for the treatment of resistant oedema (fluid overload) associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage). SPIRONOLACTONE works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future.

Uses of Aldactone 50 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema (fluid overload)

Medicinal Benefits of Aldactone 50 Tablet

SPIRONOLACTONE contains 'Spironolactone', which acts as a short-acting diuretic (water pill) prescribed for the treatment of resistant edema (fluid overload) associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage). SPIRONOLACTONE works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future.

Directions for Use

SPIRONOLACTONE generally comes in oral and suspension form. Oral tablet/capsule: SPIRONOLACTONE can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Do not chew or crush SPIRONOLACTONE. Suspension form: SPIRONOLACTONE should be taken in an amount as prescribed by your doctor. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate. Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.

Side Effects of Aldactone 50 Tablet

Like other medications, SPIRONOLACTONE also has certain side effects, but it is not mandatory for anyone to experience them. In some cases, you may experience low blood pressure (hypotension), dehydration, dizziness, electrolyte disturbances (potassium and sodium), increased creatinine level in the blood, headache, nausea, breast enlargement in males. Most of these side effects of SPIRONOLACTONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

SPIRONOLACTONE may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin), and it can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), anti-depression medicines (alprazolam), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin), etc.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with SPIRONOLACTONE to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

 

PREGNANCY

SPIRONOLACTONE must not be taken during pregnancy as it pregnancy category C drug.

 

BREAST FEEDING

Breast-feeding must be avoided during treatment with SPIRONOLACTONE.

 

DRIVING

It is not recommended to drive after taking SPIRONOLACTONE as it may occasionally cause drowsiness due to orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure on standing from lying position).

 

LIVER

SPIRONOLACTONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

KIDNEY

SPIRONOLACTONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.