Aldactone 100Mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

• Aldactone Tablet is used in the treatment of oedema (fluid retention) in cases of congestive heart failure, liver and kidney dysfunction.
• It helps in treating or preventing low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and high blood pressure.
• It is also used in managing primary aldosteronism (a condition that arises due to extra fluid in the body due to excessive aldosterone hormone).

• If you are allergic to spironolactone or any other ingredient of Aldactone Tablet.
• If you are unable to pass urine.
• If you have Addison’s disease (symptoms are stomach pain, weakness, weight loss or low blood pressure).
• If you are already taking any potassium supplements.
• If you are diagnosed with high potassium levels in the blood or are already taking a water pill (like Eplerenone) that retains potassium.
• If you are pregnant or you think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.

• Increased level of potassium
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rashes
• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• Enlarged breast in men, pain in the breast
• Kidney dysfunction

Other General Warnings

• You are diagnosed with kidney disease, as it can cause an electrolyte imbalance and require regular monitoring during the treatment, especially in elders.
• You have any underlying medical condition like heart-related problems or difficulty in passing urine, etc.
• You are pregnant and are breastfeeding.
• Avoid taking any potassium supplements as both can increase the potassium level in your blood which is harmful.

• Aldactone Tablet should be taken by mouth with a sufficient amount of water.
• Do not break, cut or chew the medicine.
• Dosage and frequency should be as prescribed by your physician.
• You should take this medicine regularly at the same time and as directed by your doctor.
• Do not consume it more than the quantity prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Aldactone Tablet at room temperature.
• Avoid direct contact with sunlight, heat or moisture.
• Keep it away from children's reach.
• Do not use expired products in any case.
• Discard the product as soon as it gets expired.

• Aldactone 100mg Tablet removes excess fluid while keeping potassium in the body, which is the opposite of most water tablets.
• Take it in the morning with food so that you are not woken repeatedly to pass urine.
• Never use low-sodium salt substitutes; they are potassium-based and can push your potassium dangerously high.
• Do not take potassium supplements unless your doctor has specifically prescribed them.
• Attend every blood test for potassium and kidney function, especially after any dose change.
• Report muscle weakness, numbness, tingling or an irregular heartbeat without delay.
• Weigh yourself each morning after passing urine and report a gain of two kilograms or more over two to three days.
• Men should tell their doctor about breast swelling or tenderness, and women about menstrual changes.
• Avoid ibuprofen and similar painkillers unless your doctor approves them.
• Stand up slowly, and tell your doctor if vomiting or diarrhoea develops, as body salts can change quickly.
• Reduce salt in your diet and follow any fluid limit your doctor has set.

Overdose

• An overdose of Aldactone Tablet can cause drowsiness, mental confusion, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you experience any of these symptoms or in case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• Missing a dose of Aldactone Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and may lead to treatment failure. Hence, it is better to follow the prescribed schedule for optimal results.
• If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

• Aldactone 100mg Tablet contains spironolactone, which blocks the receptor that the hormone aldosterone normally acts on in the kidney. Aldosterone instructs the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water back into the body and to push potassium out into the urine.
• By occupying that receptor, spironolactone reverses these instructions. Sodium and water pass out in the urine instead of being retained, which reduces swelling and lowers the volume and pressure of blood in the circulation, while potassium is kept in the body rather than lost.
• In heart failure, aldosterone also drives scarring and stiffening of the heart muscle and blood vessels. Blocking it reduces this damaging process, which is why spironolactone improves outcomes in heart failure beyond simply removing fluid.

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Aldactone Tablet may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how Aldactone Tablet works.
• Especially, if you are taking potassium supplements, medicines used for heart-related disorders like digoxin or other water pills, antibacterial like trimethoprim, etc.
• Aldactone Tablet, when taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines like Captopril and lisinopril, may lower the blood pressure excessively and you may feel giddy, thus should be used with caution.
• Concomitant use of Aldactone Tablet along with blood thinners like Heparin, antibiotics like Cotrimoxazole, painkillers (NSAID's) like Indomethacin, etc.(NSAID's), can cause an increase in the blood potassium levels.

Interactions with food items

• Aldactone Tablet can interact with high-potassium fruits and vegetables such as papaya, bananas, kiwis, oranges, cantaloupe, prune juice, honeydew melons, tomatoes, white and sweet potatoes, asparagus, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts.