Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 100mg Tablet (10) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Spironolactone. If you are pregnant, do not take Spironolactone without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Spironolactone may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
Spironolactone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Spironolactone on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?
Spironolactone is rarely harmful for the heart.
Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) 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 100mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10)
Taking Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10)
Taking alcohol with Spironolactone 100mg Tablet (10) can be dangerous.
Yes, Spironolactone may cause muscle cramps but it occurs only in few cases. If you experience the same then consult your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Spironolactone can cause diarrhea but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this medicine. The exact cause behind this is not known. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while using this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Spironolactone can raise blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Spironolactone 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.
Yes, Spironolactone may cause itching or rashes but it occurs rarely. If you experience excessive rashes or itching then consult it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Spironolactone 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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