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.
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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.Brand Names or Trade Names of 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
