Description
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug spironolactone, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
The U.S. FDA approved spironolactone on 08/20/2001, to treat heart failure, hypertension and hypokalemia.
Mechanism of Action of Spironolactone
This medication consists of spironolactone which is a potassium baring diuretic. This medication works by lowering the blood pressure by removing the excess of water and electrolyte from the body and maintains the balance without reducing the potassium level in the body.
Uses of Spironolactone
This medication is used in the treatment of heart failure and in hypertension (patient with high blood pressure). It is used to treat low potassium levels in the body which is otherwise known as hypokalemia and reduces the swelling (edema in the body).
Spironolactone Dosage available
Spironolactone is available as a 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablet which can be consumed orally with food. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
