This medicine contains the active ingredient spironolactone which belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics, also known as water tablets. These medicines cause the kidneys to produce more urine, and in that way they free your body from retaining the amounts of water higher than needed. Spironolactone is prescribed for the treatment of ascites and edema (water retention caused by heart failure, liver disease (cirrhosis) or malignant disease), hypertension (high blood pressure), diagnosis and treatment of a primary aldosteronism (excessive production of aldosterone, a steroid produced by the adrenal gland).[...]
This medicine contains the active ingredient spironolactone which belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics, also known as water tablets. These medicines cause the kidneys to produce more urine, and in that way they free your body from retaining the amounts of water higher than needed. Spironolactone is prescribed for the treatment of ascites and edema (water retention caused by heart failure, liver disease (cirrhosis) or malignant disease), hypertension (high blood pressure), diagnosis and treatment of a primary aldosteronism (excessive production of aldosterone, a steroid produced by the adrenal gland).
Spironolactone is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it
In particular, you must tell the doctor if you:
o have changed levels of potassium or sodium
o have liver cirrhosis
o have diabetes
o suffer from serious respiratory disorders
o suffer from diarrhea
o have recently had surgery or you are seriously ill
o have abnormal periods or swollen breasts
o have porphyria (blood disorder)
o are pregnant or breast-feeding
o are elderly
Spironolactone interacts with other medicines. It is most important that you tell the doctor all the medications and herbal supplements that you are currently taking.
See the package leaflet for a complete list of possible contraindications and warnings.
This medicine is available in form of a film-coated tablet.
You should take spironolactone exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or do not use it for a longer time than your doctor instructed. Also, this medicine works best if there is steady amount in the blood. To help keep this amount constant, do not miss any doses and take the medicine at the same time each day. Do not take two doses together if you miss a dose.
Read the information leaflet provided with your medication for additional information. Talk to your doctor if you have any additional questions.
Like all medicines spironolactone can cause side effects, including:
Consult a doctor if the side effects are severe. See the package leaflet for a complete list of side effects.
