Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist indicated for: The treatment of NYHA Class III-IV heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and to reduce the need for hospitalization for heart failure., Use as an add-on therapy for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone. Full label: DailyMed.
Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist indicated for: The treatment of NYHA Class III-IV heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and to reduce the need for hospitalization for heart failure., Use as an add-on therapy for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone. Full label: DailyMed.
Heart Failure: Initiate treatment at 25 mg once daily., Hypertension: Initiate treatment at 25 mg to 100 mg daily in either single or divided doses., Edema: Initiate therapy in a hospital setting and titrate slowly. The recommended initial daily dose is 100 mg in single or divided doses., Primary hyperaldosteronism: Initiate treatment at 100 mg to 400 mg in preparation for surgery. In patients unsuitable for surgery use the lowest effective dosage determined for the individual patient.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Spironolactone tablets are contraindicated in the patients with: Hyperkalemia, Addison's disease, Concomitant use of eplerenone Spironolactone tablets are contraindicated in patients with: Hyperkalemia, Addison's disease, Concomitant use of eplerenone
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Hyperkalemia: Monitor serum potassium within one week of initiation and regularly thereafter., Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function: Monitor volume status and renal function periodically., Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities: Monitor serum electrolytes, uric acid and blood glucose periodically., Gynecomastia: Spironolactone can cause gynecomastia. 5.1 Hyperkalemia Spironolactone can cause hyperkalemia.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hyperkalemia, Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function, Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities, Gynecomastia, Impaired neurological function/ coma in patients with hepatic impairment, cirrhosis and ascites The following adverse reactions associated with the use of spironolactone were identified in clinical trials or postmarketing…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
16 brands · 7 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Spironolactone guide →
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Spironolactone.
What is Ema?
Ema 50mg Tablet is a Spironolactone medicine made by Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 50mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of Ema?
The generic name of Ema is Spironolactone.
Which brands of Spironolactone are available in Nepal?
16 brands of Spironolactone are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 7 makers — including Aldace 100mg Tablet, Aldace 25mg Tablet, Aldactone 100mg Tablet, Aldactone 25mg Tablet, Ema 25mg Tablet, Rosetone 100mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Spironolactone?
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hyperkalemia, Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function, Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities, Gynecomastia, Impaired neurological function/ coma in patients with hepatic impairment, cirrhosis and ascites The following adverse reactions associated with the use of spironolactone were identified in clinical trials or postmarketing…
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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