Spirolactone
Spirolactone is a type of medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as potassium-sparing diuretics. It is primarily used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure, low potassium levels, and hyperaldosteronism.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Spirolactone is used to treat a variety of medical conditions. These include:
- Heart failure
- Liver scarring
- Kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Low potassium levels
- Hyperaldosteronism
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, spirolactone can cause side effects. These may include:
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
Spirolactone works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates the balance of water and salts in the body. By blocking aldosterone, spirolactone helps the kidneys remove excess fluid from the body.
Interactions[edit | edit source]
Spirolactone can interact with other medications, including:
- Blood pressure medications
- Potassium supplements
- Lithium
- Digoxin
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
See also[edit | edit source]
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