Aldactone belongs to the group that is diuretic and called diuretics. Aldactone; white, “SEARLE” on one face, round, mint-smelling tablets, 16 tablets containing blister packs are available.
If you have swelling in your ankle or breathing with a cut, go to the doctor. This may be due to weakness in your heart's pumping power if you have too much fluid in your body. This condition is called congestive heart failure. The extra fluid circulates through your body means your heart is working harder. Your doctor will give you Aldactone to ensure excess fluid excretion in your body. When you use Aldactone, you need to go to the bathroom more. So you expel the extra fluid with your urine.
Aldactone is also used to treat the following conditions:
Essential hypertension (hypertension for unknown cause)
Nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disease that causes too much fluid to collect in the body)
Assitis (for example, fluid collection in the blood caused by liver cirrhosis)
Primary aldosteronism (Volume collection in the body due to very high levels of the hormone called Aldosterone)
Combined treatment of hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia (lower than normal blood potassium level) with diuretics
In the treatment of hirsutism (increased hair)
What are the Side Effects?
Like all medications, there may be side effects in people who are sensitive to substances found in Aldactone.
If one of the following occurs, stop using the drug and report it to your doctor immediatelyapply to the emergency department of the trail or the nearest hospital: you:
- Itching and fluff on the lips and other parts of the body (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- San coloured skin and eyes (presentation), ALDACTONE can cause liver dysfunction.
- Irregular heartbeat, a feeling of being hooked, paralysis or difficulty breathing; there may be signs of elevated levels of potassium in the blood. Your doctor will have your regular blood tests to monitor potassium and other electrolyte levels. If necessary, terminate your treatment.
These are all very serious side effects.
If you have one of these, you may need immediate medical attention or hospitalization.
If you notice any of the following, tell your doctor:
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- Nausea, stomach disorder,
- Drowsiness, drowsiness,
- Problems with menstruation in women,
- Change of sexual desire (libido) in women and men, and,
- Irregularity in body electrolytes (high calcium in the blood)
- Decrease in the number of acupunctures (leukopenia); decrease in the number of blood cells, which leads to blood clotting (thrombocytopenia),
- Breast growth in men (gynecomastia) this condition passes when the treatment is terminated; lumping in the chest, breast waxing, chest,
- Thickening of the voice in women,
- Redness on the skin, general itching, etched,
- Allergy to the skin with the development of hives and itching; over-bringing (hypertrichosis),
- Hair loss.
- General fatigue, muscle cramps
- Acute renal failure
These are mild side effects of Aldactone.
How is Aldactone Used?
Your doctor will decide how much medication you need. This amount is variable and your doctor will adjust the appropriate dose for you. For adults, it can be given in single doses or divided doses per day. It should be taken with meals.
The adult dose can range from 25 to 200 mg of spironolactone per day. If you are not sure how much to take, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Aldactone may have an effect on vehicle and machine use. Care should be taken when driving a vehicle or machine.
Use in children
If you are going to give this medicine to children, the number of tablets you will give depends on the child's weight. Your doctor will inform you about the number of tablets to be given.
Use in the elderly:
Your doctor will start by giving you a low dose and gradually increase your dose until the desired effect is achieved.
Special Use Cases
Renal failure:
It should not be used in case of acute renal failure, regression of renal function or severe renal dysfunction.
Liver failure:
With severe liver failure, which can change drug metabolism and excretion, care should be taken.
If you have an impression that the effect of the medicine is too strong or weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
What to Do in case of Overdose?
If you have used more than you need to use Aldactone, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
Symptoms of overdose are drowsiness and dizziness. You may also have nausea or diarrhea.
What Should I Do When I Forget to Use Aldactone?
If you forget to take your medicine, if it is not time to take your next dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Do not take double doses to offset forgotten doses.
Effects that May Occur When Treatment with Aldactone is Terminated
Even if you feel fine, continue taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to stop the medicine.
If you stop taking the medicine before the time you need to take it, your condition may worsen.
If you have questions about the use of the drug, consult your doctor.
Who should Aldactone not be used by?
If you have a sensitivity to spironolactone or any of the excipients,
If you have Addison's disease (the condition that the adrenal glands aren't functioning well), you,
If you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to spironolactone in the past, you,
If you have hyperkalemia (raising in the blood potassium level), you,
If I can't get out of the urine,
If you have serious kidney disease,
If you are breastfeeding
If you are using it in combination with Eplerenone (used for chronic heart failure.), you should,
If you are using potassium-sparing diuretic tablets or potassium supplements, you should,
Do not use the drug in cases of yukan.
What Should Aldactone Users Pay Attention to?
If you have kidney or liver disease,
• pregnant,
Be careful if you use ALDACTONE ’ with other diuretic tablets that will cause the level of sodium in the blood to drop (hyponatremia).
If this applies to you even at any time in the past, please consult your doctor.
Is it Used During Pregnancy (Pregnancy) Period?
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor. If your Aldactone ⁇ u doctor deems it necessary, you can use it. If you notice that you are pregnant during your treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Can it be Used During Breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, do not use Aldactone.
If you are breastfeeding and need to use Aldactone, ask your doctor about an alternative method of infant feeding.
Is It Used With Other Drugs?
If you are going to have an operation with an anesthetic, tell your doctor that you are using Aldactone.
If you are taking one of the following medications, your doctor may need to adjust your dose of Aldactone.
Digoxin or carbenoxolone,
Medications for high blood pressure,
Other diuretics,
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as aspirin or ibuprofen (NSAIDs), such as,
Potassium supplements
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin used to prevent blood clotting
If you are currently taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications or have recently used them, please tell your doctor or pharmacist about them.