Aldactone Tablet

Description

Information About Aldactone Tablet

This diuretic drug is made up of Spironolactone, which treats swelling or edema and hypokalemia or low potassium levels in the body. Aldactone Tablet is majorly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure to treat several other symptoms of this condition. Know About Chemical Class, Habit Forming, Therapeautic Class and Action class of Aldactone Tablet.

Uses of Aldactone Tablet

• In the treatment of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• In the treatment of Heart failure
• Cures Edema
• Treats Low potassium

Aldactone Tablet Benefits

• Potassium-sparing diuretics like Aldactone Tablets work best by removing excessive water and electrolytes from the swellings without reducing the potassium. 

Aldactone Tablet Side Effects

Some of the common side effects of using this medicine are listed below. These are mostly short-spanned and mild in nature. Those who feel like these side effects are bothering them too much can reach out to their healthcare professional for help. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Cramps in the limbs
• Breast enlargement in male

How to Use an Aldactone Tablet?

Know about to take Aldactone Tablet medicine with a glass of water and prepare the dose as prescribed by the doctor. You should take this medicine with your meals. Do not crush, chew, or break the Aldactone Tablet. 

Caution 

• Drinking alcohol is not safe as it may interact with the drug and its effect. 
• Driving is not suitable after using this medicine because it can cause sleepiness and loss of concentration. 
• Liver and Kidney patients must not take this medicine without informing their doctor about their condition. 

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Q1. What does Aldactone Tablet treat?

The medicine treats edema and low potassium levels caused due to heart failure and high blood pressure.

Q2. What is the best time to take an Aldactone Tablet?

Take this medicine whenever and according to your healthcare professional advice. Do not self-mediate it.

Q3. Can a kidney patient take an Aldactone Tablet?

No. The medication may not be safe for a kidney patient until and unless a doctor says otherwise. 

Q4. Does Aldactone Tablet cause breast enlargement in males?

Yes. It may cause breast enlargement as a side effect in some males.  

Q5. What if you forget to take the Aldactone Tablet?

You should immediately take it as soon as you remember, but not if the time for the next dose is too close.