Review the side-effects of Spironolactone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Gastric bleeding, ulceration, stomach inflammation, diarrhea, cramping, nausea and vomiting.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male, absence of menstrual period, painful erection, irregular periods, breast cancer, kidney impairment and postmenopausal bleeding.
Blood - Decrease in blood counts.
Hypersensitivity - Fever, hives, shock, inflammation of veins and skin lesions.
Metabolic - Elevated blood potassium level.
Central Nervous system - Mental confusion, incoordination, headache, drowsiness and lethargy.
Liver - Liver damage.
Aldactone
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Gastric bleeding, ulceration, stomach inflammation, diarrhea, cramping, nausea and vomiting.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male, absence of menstrual period, painful erection, irregular periods, breast cancer, kidney impairment and postmenopausal bleeding.
Blood - Decrease in blood counts.
Hypersensitivity - Fever, hives, shock, inflammation of veins and skin lesions.
Metabolic - Elevated blood potassium level.
Central Nervous system - Mental confusion, incoordination, headache, drowsiness and lethargy.
Liver - Liver damage.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Spironolactone
Spironolactone(Aldactone) generic is a potassium-sparing diuretic, prescribed for hyperaldosteronism, low potassium levels, and for edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions. It works by blocking the hormone aldosterone.Trade Names for Spironolactone
India :
Aldactone (25mg) |
Aldostix |
Spiromide |
Aquamide |
Frusis |
Aldactide |
Aldactine |
Fruselac DS |
Albactide |
Torlactone (10 mg) |
Zator Plus |
Torlactone (5 mg) |
Torsid Plus (5 mg) |
Torsid Plus |
Dyamide Plus |
Torsid Plus (20 mg) |
Dyamide Plus (20 mg) |
Spilactone T |
Spirotic |
Lasilactone 50
International :
Aldactone
