Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet

Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone)

What Is The Generic Name For Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet:

Spironolactone is the generic version for Aldactone 50 mg Tablet

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

• Aldactone

About Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone)

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Spironolactone, which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and oedema. It also treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

RPG Life Sciences Ltd is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Aldactone 50 mg Tablet.

Strength:

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Spironolactone, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Primary Hyperaldosteronism
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Hypertension
• Hypokalemia

How Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone) Works:

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Spironolactone, is a potassium-sparing diuretic which lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.

Before You Use Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Spironolactone
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

You should not take Aldactone 50 mg Tablet if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Liver disease
• Have anuria
• Have impaired kidney function
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to The Tablet
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Have Liver/ Kidney disease
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Spironolactone, which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and oedema. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Aldactone 50 mg Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone) to Be Used:

As Aldactone 50 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Aldactone 50 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

Take Aldactone 50 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Aldactone 50 mg Tablet can be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

You are always advised to take Aldactone 50 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Aldactone 50 Mg Tablet (Spironolactone):

• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Gynecomastia
• Leg cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Breast pain
• Hair loss
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Increased creatinine level in blood

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Aldactone 50 mg Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Glimepiride
• Acarbose
• Losartan
• Telmisartan
• Gliclazide
• Pioglitazone
• Azilsartan medoxomil
• Metformin
• Voglibose
• Teneligliptin
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI's)

There are disease interactions with Spironolactone which include:

• Impaired kidney function
• Potassium supplements
• Diabetes

Warning And Precaution:

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Liver/ Kidney Diseases
• You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• You must avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli
• You must regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you're on this drug
• You must eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress
• You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.
• You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Aldactone 50 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Aldactone 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.