Spironolactone

Potassium sparing diuretic
Identification
Generic Name
Spironolactone
Brand Name

 
Attributes
Pregnancy
B3
Indication
Hyperaldosteronism
Hirsutism
Heart Failure
Cirrhosis
Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Nephrotic Syndromes
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Nephrotic Syndrome
Condition Contra-Indication
Hyperkalemia
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Metastatic Renal Cancer
Renal Cell Cancer

 
Other Contra-Indication
This drug is contra-indicated in patients with anuria (unable to pass urine), renal insufficiency and in patients that have a known allergy to Spironolactone

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

 
Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications
Side Effects
Common
Blood: Potassium Elevated (Hyperkalaemia)
Blood: Sodium Below Normal Salt Depletion (Hyponatraemia)
Blood: Low Chloride (Hypochloraemia, Hypochloremia)
Weakness
Headache (Cephalgia)
Nausea
Vomiting
Uncommon
Abdominal Cramp
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea)
Movement: Muscle Coordination Loss (Ataxia)
Drowsiness
Mind: Confusion
Erection Failure: Impotence
Breast Enlargement in Males (Gynaecomastia)
Menstrual Periods Abnormal
Bowel: Gastric Bleeding
Rare
Kidney (Renal) Impairment
Hepatotoxicity
Skin: Lupus Rash
Skin Rash
Skin Itchy Swollen Red Bumps (Hives or Urticaria)
Skin Itching Generalized
Hair Loss Abnormal (Alopecia)
Osteomalacia (Softening Of The Bone)

Spironolactone

 

Public Discussion

No discussions exist for this drug yet. You can be the first to create one!
Comment

GT:0.246