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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Aldactone
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Aldactone uses
Pharmacological action
Aldactone is a potassium, magnesium sparing diuretic. This medication is a competitive antagonist of aldosterone on the effect on distal nephron, increases the excretion of Na+, Cl- and water and reduces the excretion of K+ and urea, reduces the titratable acidity of urine. Increased diuresis causes a hypotensive effect, which is unstable. The hypotensive effect is not dependent on the level of renin in the blood plasma and is not revealed in normal blood pressure.
The diuretic effect is seen at 2-5 days of treatment.
Pharmacokinetics
After oral administration Aldactone absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, the absorption is 90%. This drug metabolized in the liver, the major active metabolite is canrenone. T1/2 is 13-24 hours. This medicine derived primarily by the kidneys, some is excreted in the bile.
Why is Aldactone prescribed?
Edema in congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, in the nephrotic syndrome.
Swelling in the II and III trimester of pregnancy.
Hypertension, including with aldosterone producing adrenal adenoma (in combination therapy).
Primary hyperaldosteronism. Aldosterone produced adrenal adenoma (long-term maintenance therapy with contraindications to surgery or in case of refusal from it). Diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism.
Hypokalemia and its prevention in the treatment of saluretics.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome.
Dosage and administration
The dosage regimen is set individually depending on the severity of violations of water-electrolyte metabolism and hormonal status.
In cases of edema - 100-200 mg / day (rare - 300 mg / day) in 2-3 recepts (usually in combination with the "loop" and / or thiazide diuretic) daily for 14-21 days. The correction of dose should be based on the values of potassium in the plasma. If necessary, repeat it every 10-14 days. In marked hyperaldosteronism and a reduced content of plasma potassium - 300 mg in 2-3 recepts.
Aldactone side effects, adverse reactions
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastritis, ulcers and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal colic, diarrhea or constipation.
CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, headache, lethargy, ataxia.
Metabolism: increased concentrations of urea, hypercreatininemia, hyperuricemia, impaired water-salt metabolism and KSCHR.
Hematopoietic system: megaloblastosis, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.
Endocrine system: in long-term use - gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction in men; women - dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, menopause, hirsutism, deepening voice, breast tenderness, breast carcinoma.
Allergic reactions: urticaria, papular makulopapular and erythematous rash, drug fever, pruritus.
Other: muscle cramps, reduced potency.
Aldactone contraindications
Addison's disease, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia, chronic renal failure, anuria, hepatic failure, diabetes mellitus with confirmed or suspected renal disease, diabetic nephropathy, I trimester of pregnancy, metabolic acidosis, menstrual disorders or breast enlargement, hypersensitivity to Aldactone.
Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
There is no data on adverse effects of Aldactone on pregnancy and fetal development.
However, in the I trimester of pregnancy this medication is contraindicated, in II and III trimester can be used for prescription. If necessary to use during lactation it should be considered that with breast milk in small amounts canrenone excretes.
Category of the fetus by FDA - C.
Special instructions
Use Aldactone cautiously in AV block (the possibility of strengthening due to the development of hyperkalemia), decompensated cirrhosis, surgery, taking drugs that cause gynecomastia, while taking local and general anesthetics in elderly patients.
Against the background of Aldactone it should not be given medications containing potassium and other diuretics that cause potassium retention in the body. Patients should avoid using this drug with carbenoxolone, causing sodium retention.
In the period of treatment should be periodic determination of electrolytes and urea in the blood.
If taking of Aldactone in combination with other diuretics or antihypertensive the dose of latters is recommended to be reduced.
In the application of this medicatio in conjunction with digoxin it may be necessary to reduce both the saturation and maintenance dose of the latter.
Aldactone drug interactions
When this drug applied simultaneously with:
- antihypertensive drugs potentiated the hypotensive effect of Aldactone.
- ACE inhibitors may develop hyperkalemia, as ACE inhibitors reduce the content of aldosterone, resulting in a delay of potassium in the body against the removal of potassium restriction.
- preparations of potassium and other potassium-sparing diuretics, salt substitutes and food supplements containing potassium may develop hyperkalemia.
- salicylates decreases the diuretic effect of Aldactone due to blockade of canrenone excretion by the kidneys.
- decreases hypoprothrombinemic effect of oral anticoagulants.
- digitoxin may gain as well as reducing the effects of digitoxin.
- Aldactone inhibits the excretion of digoxin by the kidneys, and probably reduce its volume of distribution. This may cause an increased concentration of digoxin in plasma.
- candesartan, losartan, eprosartan is a risk of hyperkalemia.
- cholestyramine it been described a case of hypochloremic alkalosis.
- lithium carbonate may increase the concentration of lithium in blood plasma.
- norepinephrine may decrease the sensitivity of vessels to noradrenaline.
- amplified effect triptorelin, buserelin, gonadorelin. Indomethacin and mefenamic acid inhibit the excretion of canrenone by kidneys.
Aldactone in case of emergency / overdose
Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, leg cramps, skin rash, diarrhea, dehydration may, disruption of water and electrolyte balance.
Treatment: discontinuation of the drug, induction of vomiting, gastric lavage, symptomatic treatment of dehydration and disorders of water and electrolyte balance, arterial hypotension, maintenance of vital functions; in the case of hyperkalemia - fast IV injection of 20-50% solution of glucose and insulin - 0.25-0.5 units / g of glucose. Used diuretics, and potassium carve ion exchange resins. Perhaps hemodialysis. There is no specific antidote for Aldactone Quality Pharmaceutical Laboratory.
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References
- Dailymed."SPIRONOLACTONE TABLET, FILM COATED [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; SPIRONOLACTONE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "spironolactone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Aldactone?Depending on the reaction of the Aldactone after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Aldactone not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Aldactone addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Aldactone, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Aldactone consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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What is the dose of Aldactone drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
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| 11-50mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Aldactone drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
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| Before food | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology