Spironolactone

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 — 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. 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 — 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 — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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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.