aldactone 100 tablet
What is aldactone 100 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Spironolactone (100mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Competitive antagonist of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors in distal renal tubules, increa. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Spironolactone
- Manufacturer: RPG Life Sciences Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 aldactone 100 tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, heart failure (NYHA class III-IV), edema (cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome), primary hyperaldosteronism, hypokalemia
Off-label uses: Acne vulgaris (due to antiandrogen effects), hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Spironolactone |
| Brand Name | Aldactone |
| Manufacturer | RPG Life Sciences Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Potassium- sparing Diuretics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive antagonist of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors in distal renal tubules, increasing sodium and water excretion while retaining potassium.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take aldactone 100 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of aldactone 100 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| ACE inhibitors | Major | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| Potassium supplements | Major | Severe hyperkalemia |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin toxicity risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced diuretic effect, increased nephrotoxicity |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Decreased anticoagulant effect |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased lithium toxicity |
🚨 Major Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Potassium supplements
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Warfarin
- Heparin
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
May enhance orthostatic hypotension
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hyperkalemia, Addison's disease, concomitant use with eplerenone
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid or use with caution
💊 Overdose Management
Induce emesis or gastric lavage; monitor electrolytes; treat hyperkalemia with IV calcium gluconate, insulin/glucose, sodium bicarbonate, or dialysis
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose
🔄 Substitutes for aldactone 100 tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.