Generic Name - Spironolactone
Category - Antihypertensive medication.
Indications
High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease.
Generic Aldactone is used to keep High Blood Pressure under control. Spironolactone (Generic Aldactone) flushes excess salt and water from the body and controls High Blood Pressure. Generic Aldactone is also used to treat other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body.
Generic for Aldactone Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Aldactone is contraindicated for patients with Anuria, Acute renal insufficiency, impairment of renal excretory function or hyperkalemia.
Generic Aldactone should not be taken by patients who have
Liver disease
Kidney disease
High potassium levels in blood
Inability to Urninate
Difficultyurinating.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Aldactone. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Potassium supplements
Diuretics
Ace Inhibitors (Vasotec, Capoten)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Diabetes medications
Lithium
Generic for Aldactone Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAldactone
An initial daily dosage of 50 to 100 mg of Aldactone administered in either single or divided doses is recommended.
Generic for Aldactone Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Aldactone side Effects include cough or hoarseness, Fever or chills, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, shortness of breath and skin rash or itching.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Aldactone.
Generic for Aldactone and Pregnancy
Considering it as inappropriate to expose mother and fetus to unnecessary hazard, it is recommended not to use Generic Aldactone during pregnancy.
Generic for Aldactone and Breastfeeding
Generic Aldactone is substantially excreted in human milk. It is recommended that mothers should avoid using this medicine while breastfeeding.
Generic for Aldactone and Pediatric
Safety and effectiveness in Pediatric patients of Generic Aldactone have not been established.
Generic for Aldactone and Geriatric
Considering that the elderly population may be at increased risk of developing hyperkalemia and age-related renal function impairment, use of Generic Aldactone may require caution.
Note
The above information about Generic Aldactone serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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