Spironolactone + Furosemide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Spironolactone + Furosemide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Spironolactone + Furosemide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Spironolactone + Furosemide is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Spironolactone + Furosemide safe for pregnant women?
Spironolactone + Furosemide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Spironolactone + Furosemide safe during breastfeeding?
Spironolactone + Furosemide is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Spironolactone + Furosemide on the Kidneys?
Spironolactone + Furosemide does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spironolactone + Furosemide on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Spironolactone + Furosemide on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Spironolactone + Furosemide on the Heart?
Spironolactone + Furosemide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Spironolactone + Furosemide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spironolactone + Furosemide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spironolactone + Furosemide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Spironolactone + Furosemide is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Spironolactone + Furosemide
It is safe to take Spironolactone + Furosemide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spironolactone + Furosemide
Taking Spironolactone + Furosemide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Spironolactone + Furosemide can raise blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Spironolactone + Furosemide decreases the sensitivity of insulin towards glucose which causes a rise in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike in sugar levels take blood glucose lowering medicines to manage your diabetes.
Take Spironolactone + Furosemide as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Spironolactone + Furosemide is a prescription drug, hence do not take Spironolactone + Furosemide without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Spironolactone + Furosemide is used to provide relief from swelling and high blood pressure. It is not used to provide relief from bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). If you are experiencing bloating caused by food then try to eat slowly, chew your food completely. Take fiber rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
Yes, Spironolactone + Furosemide reduces blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from high blood pressure to the patient.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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