ALDACTONE

DRUG TITLE

Aldactone (Spironolactone)

USE OF THE MEDICINE

Aldactone is used to treat swelling and fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome). It is also used to treat high blood pressure. The medicine can be used to treat or prevent low potassium in the blood. It can also be used to treat excess secretion of adrenal hormone aldosterone.

HOW TO USE THE MEDICINE

Use Aldactone according to your doctor`s prescription. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Aldactone orally with or without food. If there is discomfort in the stomach, take medication with food to reduce stomach irritation.

Aldactone can increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. That it is not interrupted your sleep; try to take the drug until 6:00 pm.

THE MECHANISM OF ACTION

Aldactone  is a potassium-saving diuretic. It works by blocking the hormone aldosterone, causing the kidneys eliminate excess water, save potassium, and decreased blood pressure.

MISSED DOSE

If you forgot to take Aldactone, take it as soon as possible. If this happened at a time when you need to do next dose, skip the missed reception and return to your normal schedule the reception. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you missed more than one tablet, restart the medication and consult your doctor or pharmacist at their next meeting.

STORAGE

Store at room temperature Aldactone from 59 to 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Keep away from heat, moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aldactone away from children and pets.