INDICATIONS
Aldactone is used for treating swelling and fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome). It is also used for management of hypertension. It may also be familiar with treat or prevent low blood potassium. It may also be used to treat excess secretion of the hormone aldosterone with the adrenal gland. Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It works by blocking the hormone aldosterone, creating the kidney to eliminate excess water, save potassium, and lower hypertension.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Aldactone as directed by your doctor.
Ask your health care provider questions you may have about how to make use of Aldactone.
STORAGE
Store Aldactone at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), in the tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aldactone out from the reach of youngsters and from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Spironolactone.
All medicines might cause unwanted effects, but many folks have no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with a medical expert if these most frequent unwanted side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; drowsiness; headache; nausea; stomach cramping; vomiting.
Seek medical attention straight away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergies (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling in the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; change within the amount of urine produced; confusion; dark urine; decreased sexual ability; enlarged breasts that face men; irregular or missed menstrual periods; pale stools; severe or persistent stomach pain; signs of abnormal fluid or electrolyte levels (eg, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; increased thirst; muscle weakness; severe or persistent dry mouth, nausea, or vomiting; severe or persistent dizziness or drowsiness; unusual fatigue or sluggishness; tingling sensation); yellowing from the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all unwanted effects that may occur. If you've got questions about unwanted side effects, contact your doctor.
Do NOT use Aldactone if:
Contact your medical professional or physician immediately if these apply to you.
Some medical ailments may talk with Aldactone. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist in case you have any health conditions, especially if any in the following connect with you:
Some medicines may connect to Aldactone. Tell your health care provider if you take some other medicines, especially any in the following:
This is probably not an entire report on all interactions which could occur. Ask your health care provider if Aldactone may interact with other medicines which you take. Check with your doctor prior to starting, stop, or customize the dose associated with a medicine.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days