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Aldactone
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Generic: Spironolactone
Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aldactone.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aldactone may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aldactone is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Aldactone may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Aldactone should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aldactone may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aldactone is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aldactone in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Aldactone 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Aldactone is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It reduces the swelling (edema) caused by some other conditions. This medicine is also used to treat low potassium levels in the body (hypokalemia). Aldactone should be taken with food at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Taking it early in the day can help prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet frequently, You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even...
... Show moreUses of Aldactone
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Edema
Side effects of Aldactone
Common
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Leg cramps
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Breast enlargement in male
- Increased creatinine level in blood
How to use Aldactone
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. Aldactone is to be taken with food.
How Aldactone works
Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.
What if you forget to take Aldactone?
If you miss a dose of Aldactone, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Aldactone 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.
- Aldactone may cause breast pain/swelling, irregular periods (women), or trouble with sexual performance.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Oedema, Hirsutism, Hypertension, Hepatic cirrhosis w/ ascites and oedema, Hyperaldosteronism, Severe CHF, Hypokalaemia
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Oedema Adult: Initially, 100 mg daily, may adjust dose according to response up to 400 mg daily. Hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and oedema Adult: Depending on urinary Na/K ratio: If >1: Initially, 100 mg daily; if <1: Initially, 200-400 mg daily. Diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism Adult: Long test: 400 mg daily for 3-4 wk. Short test: 400 mg daily for 4 days. Preoperative management of hyperaldosteronism Adult: 100-400 mg daily. Long-term maintenance in the absence of surgery: Admin the lowest effective dose. Hypertension Adult: As monotherapy: Initially, 50-100 mg in 1-2 divided doses, may adjust dose after 2 wk....
... Show moreChild Dose
Oral
Hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and oedema
Child: Initially, 3 mg/kg given in divided doses, may adjust according to response.
Diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism
Child: Initially, 3 mg/kg given in divided doses, may adjust according to response.
Preoperative management of hyperaldosteronism
Child: Initially, 3 mg/kg given in divided doses, may adjust according to response.
Severe congestive heart failure
Child: Initially, 3 mg/kg given in divided doses, may adjust according to response.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl >50 mL/min/1.73 m²: 12.5-25 mg qDay; use maintenance dose of 25 mg qDay or q12hr after 4 weeks of treatment with potassium <5 mEq/L
CrCl 30-49 mL/min/1.73 m²: 12.5 mg qDay or every other day; use maintenance dose of 12.5-25 mg qDay after 4 weeks of treatment with potassium <5 mEq/L
CrCl <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Avoid use
Contraindication
Anuria, hyperkalaemia, acute or progressive renal insufficiency. Addison's disease.
Mode of Action
Spironolactone acts on the distal renal tubules as a competitive antagonist of aldosterone. It increases the excretion of sodium chloride and water while conserving potassium and hydrogen ions.
Precaution
Patient at risk of developing hyperkalaemia and acidosis, w/ DM. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness and somnolence, if affected do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor serum electrolytes periodically; BP, renal function.
Lactation: Metabolite excreted into breast milk; discontinue breastfeeding or do not use drug
Side Effect
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, lethargy, leg cramps, GI disturbances (e.g. diarrhoea, cramps), ataxia, mental confusion, rashes, pruritus, alopecia, hyponatraemia, electrolyte disturbances, gynaecomastia, hirsutism, menstrual irregularities, breast pain, deepening of the voice, impotence, leucopenia (including agranulocytosis), thrombocytopenia, transient elevation in BUN concentration. Rarely, breast enlargement.
Potentially Fatal: Hyperkalaemia.
Interaction
Increased risk of hyperkalaemia w/ other K-sparing diuretics or K supplements, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, trilostane, heparin, LMWH. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ ciclosporin, NSAIDs. Increased risk of lithium toxicity. May reduce ulcer-healing properties of carbenoxolone. May increase serum level of digoxin. May reduce vascular response to norepinephrine. Concurrent use w/ colestyramine may cause hyperkalaemic metabolic acidosis. Potentiation of orthostatic hypotension may occur w/ barbiturates or narcotics.
Potentially Fatal: May enhance hyperkalaemic effect w/ eplerenone. Increased risk of lithium toxicity when used concurrently.
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