Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Aldactone 100 Tablet is used to treat oedema (fluid overload) associated with hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage), congestive heart failure, and nephrotic syndrome (a kidney condition characterized by excessive protein loss in the urine). It is also effective in managing hypertension (high blood pressure), hypokalaemia (low blood potassium levels), primary hyperaldosteronism (a condition with excessive aldosterone hormone), and heart failure. Oedema is associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) or heart failure (irregular heart pumping). Leg swelling is the main characteristic of oedema, accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and swelling in the hands or abdomen.

Aldactone 100 Tablet contains spironolactone (a short-acting diuretic), which works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future.

Your doctor will advise you how often you should take Aldactone 100 Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, Aldactone 100 Tablet may cause common side effects such as hypotension (low blood pressure), dehydration, drowsiness, dizziness, hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), hyponatraemia (low sodium levels), elevated creatinine levels, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, fatigue, weakness, lethargy (somnolence), gynaecomastia (breast enlargement in males), and amenorrhea (absence of periods in females). Most of these side effects of Aldactone 100 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.