Aldonist50mg
Tablet
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Show allAlcohol | UNSAFE Aldonist may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Aldonist is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Aldonist during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
Driving | UNSAFE Aldonist may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
Kidney | CAUTION Aldonist should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aldonist may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver | CAUTION Aldonist should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aldonist may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Aldonist is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It is also used to... View More
Uses of Aldonist
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Edema
Side effects of Aldonist
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Cough
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fatigue
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Increased creatinine level in blood
How to use Aldonist
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aldonist may be taken with... View More
How Aldonist works
Aldonist is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss ... View More
What if you forget to take Aldonist?
If you miss a dose of Aldonist, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Aldonist helps remove fluid from your body when used with other drugs.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Aldonist affects you.
- It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Hypertension, Heart failure, Congestive heart failure, Left ventricular dysfunction, Acute myocardial infarction
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Hypertension (HTN) Initial 50 mg PO qDay; may increase to 50 mg PO q12hr; may take up to four weeks for full therapeutic response; hyperkelemia may occ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment Contraindicated if CrCl <50 mL/min or serum creatinine >2 mg/dL in males or >1.8 mg/dL in females
Contraindication
For all patients: Serum potassium >5.5 mEq/L at initiation; CrCl ?30 mL/min; concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazol... View More
Mode of Action
Aldosterone binds to mineralocorticoid receptors in both epithelial (e.g. kidney, GI tract) and nonepithelial (e.g. heart, blood vessels, brain) tissues... View More
Precaution
Measure serum potassium levels before starting therapy, within the first wk, and periodically thereafter. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia in patients wi... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Hyperkalemia (2-10%),Increased risk of hyperkalemia with presence of renal dysfunction 1-3% Dizziness,Fatigue/malaise,Abdominal pain,Diarrhea... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data from published case reports on eplerenone use during pregnancy are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major b... View More
Interaction
Concomitant use with CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, clarithromycin, diltiazem saquinavir, verpamil, rito... View More
Alternative brand for Aldonist
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