Spironolactone
Spironolactone is used to treat hypertension, Aldactone is the common brand name under the drug class called Diuretics. The recommended dosage of Spironolactone is 25 mg.
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Hypertension Drugs |
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Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
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Aldactone |
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| Drug Class |
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Diuretics |
29.4% Hypertension Drugs have Diuretics
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| Legal Status |
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Pom (uk), Rx-only (us) |
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Drowsiness, Lightheadedness, Stomach Upset, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Muscle Spasms, Gynecomastia, Abdominal Pain, Skin Rashes |
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| Precautions & Contraindications |
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Allergies, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Hyperkalemia, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
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| Excretion |
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Urine, Biliary |
2.9% Hypertension Drugs have Urine Biliary |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
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Oral |
82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral |
| Dosage |
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25 Mg |
15.2% Hypertension Drugs have 25 mg |
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| Forms |
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Tablet |
64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
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25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100 Mg |
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Chemical Data |
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| Half Life (hours) |
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| Chemicals |
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Chlorine |
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| Formula |
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C24H32O4S |
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| Melting Point (C) |
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| Phase (solid/liquid) |
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Solid |
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