Spiromide Tablets 40mg
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Product Description
Product Name: Spiromide Tablets 40mg
Product Form: Tablets
Pack Size: 30's
Manufactured By: The Searle Company
Used For:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure): Often used in combination with other diuretics for better control of blood pressure.
- Heart failure: To reduce fluid retention and improve heart function.
- Edema: Associated with liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or heart failure.
- Primary hyperaldosteronism (a condition where excess aldosterone causes high blood pressure and low potassium).
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): To treat symptoms like excessive hair growth (hirsutism).
Side Effects:
- Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels): Can be dangerous and lead to heart problems.
- Gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men), menstrual irregularities in women.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Nausea or stomach upset.
- Rashes or allergic reactions (rare).
- Kidney problems (rare but possible).
Precautions:
- Kidney dysfunction: Should be used cautiously, especially in patients with existing kidney problems.
- Potassium supplements: Should not be taken together with spironolactone, as it increases potassium levels.
- Pregnancy: Use with caution in pregnancy; it is considered a pregnancy category C drug (risk cannot be ruled out).
- Breastfeeding: Spironolactone passes into breast milk, so it should be used with caution during breastfeeding.