ALDACTONE 25 mg
About Aldactone 25 mg
Doctors give highly positive reviews to Aldactone 25 mg for treating high blood pressure and heart failure.
The main salt in this medicine is Spironolactone.
This medicine helps maintain the level of Sodium in the body.
RPG Life Sciences Ltd manufactures the Aldactone 25 mg tablet.
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Aldactone 25 mg Uses
Aldactone is used to treat:
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Edema (the swelling caused by other conditions)
- Edema occurs when the body's capillaries, tiny blood vessels, leak fluids into the surrounding tissues.
- It leads to a buildup of fluids, causing swelling of body parts.
- Heart failure
- Low Potassium
Working
It is a Potassium-sparing Diuretic, meaning it leaves the Potassium in the body and removes the excess water and electrolytes from the body.
This tablet acts against a hormone called Aldosterone, which works by retaining water and Sodium in the body. The medicine Aldactone works against Aldosterone.
It thus lowers blood pressure and reduces swelling.
How to use it
You should take care of the following when taking this medicine:
- Take this medicine with food
- Swallow this medicine as a whole
- Do not crush, chew or break Aldactone 25 mg
- Please take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor
Missed Dose
If you forget to take this medicine on time, do not double your next dose. If you remember it before it is time for your next dose, take it then, or leave it be.
Overdose
Please consult your doctor as soon as possible in case of an overdose of this medicine.
Strengths and Substitutes
Aldactone is also available as Aldactone 100 mg.
Alternatively, your doctor might recommend that you take the following medications for high blood pressure:
- Ramistar-H 10 Tablet
- Metolar XR 50mg
- Nebicard 10 mg
- Atacand 8 mg
- Doxazosin 4mg
- Losar 25 mg
- Accuzide Forte 20/12.5 mg
- Acuitel 20 mg
- Irovel 150 Tablet
- Irovel H 150/12.50mg
Side effects
Some side effects are to be expected when you initially start taking this medication. These side effects fade by themselves.
The side effects of Aldactone 25 mg include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Leg cramps
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Increased Creatinine levels in the blood
- Breast enlargement in men
Interactions
Although Aldactone 25 mg is safe to take, there may be some side effects as it interacts with the medicines/foods/diseases given below:
Drug Interactions
In case you consume any of the below-given drugs, let your doctor know about it:
- Anti-depression drugs like Alprazolam
- Anti-epilepsy medicines like Phenobarbital
- High blood pressure lowering pills such as Ramipril
- Immune-suppressing drugs such as Cyclosporine
- Painkillers like Ibuprofen
Disease Interactions
You should talk to your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have any of the following conditions:
- Patients with Anuria or with nil urine output
- Patients with Cardiogenic shock
- Patients with low blood pressure (hypotension) or heart valve problem
- Coronary heart disease patients
- Liver disease
- Diabetes
- Low serum Potassium (Hypokalemia)
Food Interactions
You should try to avoid these foods with Aldactone 25 mg:
- Potassium-rich foods such as broccoli and banana; as this medicine is a Potassium-sparing Diuretic, it leads to this mineral being deposited in the body. The excess of it may be harmful to the body
- Alcohol; as may make you feel dizzy
Precautions
Take the following precautions when using this medication:
- Try to avoid doing activities that require concentration, as this medicine may make you dizzy for the first few days
- The doctor may check your Kidney function regularly while you are on Aldactone 25 mg
- You should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Talk to your doctor if you feel dizzy, have diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, or swelling in your feet
- Aldactone may cause a decline in sexual performance, breast pain or swelling, or irregular or fast heartbeat
Storage
You should store it under the following conditions:
- At a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
- In a cool, dry place
- In a place away from moisture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aldactone 25mg used for?
Aldactone 25 mg is used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure.
What are the side effects of Aldactone 25 mg?
The side effects of Aldactone include:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Confusion
- Increased Creatinine levels in the blood
- Leg cramps
Is Aldactone 25 mg a Steroid?
Yes, Aldactone is a Steroid. It is also a Potassium-sparing Diuretic. This means it works by leaving the Potassium in the body while flushing away the excess water.
Does Aldactone clear skin?
You can use it to treat acne, as it targets the hormonal cause and prevents it from occurring.
Is 25 mg of Spironolactone enough for acne?
Yes, Aldactone is safe and effective for acne. It generally starts at 25-50 mg of Spironolactone to treat acne.