Aldactone: Use With Caution
January 9th, 2009

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Aldactone (scientific name Spirionolactone) is a diuretic and antiandrogen. The medicine is also marketed under other names such as Novo-Spiroton, Spirotone, Spiractin and Berlactone.

Indications

The drug can be prescribed to patients for flushing out excess salt and fluid from the body and can also be used for the diagnosis as well as the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. This is a condition in which an excessive amount of the hormone Aldosterone is produced by the adrenal gland. Other conditions which can be addressed by the drug are the ones in which there is excessive fluid retention in the body. These may include conditions like high blood pressure, kidney problems, congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis and lower levels of potassium in the body.

How Aldactone can be prescribed and taken

While regularly prescribed for high-blood-pressure patients, the drug can also be prescribed along with other drugs. However, the drug is useful only for controlling, rather than curing, high blood pressure. Aldactone has to be taken regularly for its effect to become apparent. Blood pressure cannot be brought under control quickly. It is also advisable to keep using Aldactone even after you have started feeling better.

Precautions

Please take into account that Aldactone must be taken as has been prescribed by the doctor. The drug is supposed to be taken according to a strict schedule and should therefore be taken on time. Sudden discontinuation of the drug can lead to complications and can also worsen the patient's condition. Despite this advice, if the patient misses a dose, it is advisable to take Aldactone as soon as possible. However, the drug should never be taken as a double dose. Certain foods should be avoided while taking the medicine. In case of surgery or other medical emergencies, the doctor should be informed beforehand about the usage of the drug.

Side effects

Some side effects generally manifest with the usage of Aldactone. These may include symptoms such as excessive thirst, irregular heartbeat, cramps or muscle pain and dry mouth, all conditions which arise due to the change in the levels of potassium in the body. Other side effects may include breast development in among male users, deepening of voice, excessive hairiness, irregular menstruation, fever, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness, bleeding or inflammation of the stomach and liver, and skin problems.

Patients who should not be prescribed Aldactone

Patients who have problems related to the heart, kidney or liver, and a high level of potassium in the blood should not be prescribed the drug.

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