Aldactone 100Mg Tablet
About Aldactone 100Mg Tablet
Aldactone 100Mg Tablet is used to treat conditions of high blood pressure, heart failure, edema and low potassium levels. This medicine is also used to cure a condition where too much aldosterone (hormone) is produced by the adrenal glands. This hormone is responsible for maintaining the salt and water balance in the body.
On using Aldactone 100Mg Tablet, you might experience the following side-effects; dryness of the mouth, dizziness, headache, erectile dysfunction, drowsiness, fatigue, an increase in hair growth and enlargement of the breast in men and breast soreness in women. Severe side effects include blood in the urine, clouded thoughts, constipation, numbness, chest pain, chills or flu-like symptoms and difficulty in breathing.
You should not use Aldactone 100Mg Tablet if: you have a kidney, liver or heart disease, high levels of potassium, an adrenal gland disorder, you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
Aldactone 100Mg Tablet is available as a 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg tablet. The doctor will prescribe your dose taking into consideration your condition and overall medical history.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Aldactone 100Mg Tablet
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Aldactone 100Mg Tablet ?
Dehydration
Decreased Potassium Level In Blood
Decreased Magnesium Level In Blood
Increased Blood Uric Acid
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Aldactone 100Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Spironolactone and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
Taking Torsamide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Dyloop plus 50 mg/20 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery until the response to initial treatment has been determined.
It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.Does this affect kidney function?
Care should be taken with severe hepatic and renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Aldactone 100Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Aldactone 100Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Lactone 100Mg Tablet
Aimil Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
The active constituent of this medication is an antagonist that acts via binding of the receptors at the site of potassium exchange within distal renal tubules. This medication allows for excretion of excessive amounts of water and sodium. As a result of this action, it has assumed the role of both an antihypertensive and diuretic.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
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