Aldactone
Spironolactone tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. Unlike most diuretics, it conserves potassium rather than depleting it.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Spironolactone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
Aldactone is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Aldactone depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Aldactone details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure · Oedema
- Alternative names
- spironolactone
- Therapeutic class
- Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- acne vulgaris; hirsutism
- Contraindications
- hyperkalaemia; addison's disease; anuria
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; hyperkalaemia; electrolyte imbalance
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–3 days
- Duration
- 24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- ACE Inhibitors; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Spironolactone tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. Unlike most diuretics, it conserves potassium rather than depleting it.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises aldosterone receptors in the distal renal tubules, promoting sodium and water excretion while conserving potassium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Aldactone names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Spironolactone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.