Spiromide (Spironolactone) Tablets are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, edema, and hormonal imbalances. Spironolactone Tablets act as a potassium-sparing diuretic, helping the body remove excess fluid while retaining potassium.
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Uses
Spironolactone is used in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Spironolactone is also used to lessen the need for hospitalization for heart failure.
Spironolactone is also used to diagnose and treat hyperaldosteronism, a condition in which the adrenal gland produces too much hormone called aldosterone. This medicine may also be used to treat fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome.
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill). It prevents your body from absorbing too is also used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).
Dosage
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For edema:
For oral dosage form (tablets):
Adults—At first, 100 milligrams (mg) per day, taken in either single or divided doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For heart failure:
For oral dosage form (tablets):
Adults—At first, 25 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For too much aldosterone in the body:
For oral dosage form (tablets):
Adults—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 100 to 400 milligrams (mg) per day to prepare for surgery.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For high blood pressure:
For oral dosage form (tablets):
Adults—At first, 25 to 100 milligrams (mg) per day, taken in either single or divided doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg per day.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Warnings and Precautions
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of spironolactone in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of spironolactone in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution for patients receiving spironolactone.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Hyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: stomach pain, confusion, difficulty with breathing, irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, or weakness or heaviness of the legs. Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.
Spironolactone may worsen kidney function in patients with low to no salt in their body or in those who take other blood pressure medicines (eg, ARB, ACE inhibitor). Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may also occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning.
This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalances (including low sodium, magnesium, and calcium in the blood, hypochloremic alkalosis) and an increase in your uric acid and blood sugar levels. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Check with your doctor right away if you become sick while taking this medicine, especially if you have severe or continuing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not stop. These conditions may cause you to lose too much water or salt and may lead to low blood pressure. You can also lose water by sweating, so drink plenty of water during exercise or in hot weather.
