aldactone plus 25mg/20mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is aldactone plus 25mg/20mg tablet used for?
Aldactone T 10 Tablet (Spironolactone + Torasemide) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Spironolactone (25mg) + Torasemide (20mg), which Spironolactone: Aldosterone receptor antagonist; Torasemide: Inhibits Na+/K+/2Cl. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Spironolactone + Torasemide
- Manufacturer: RPG Life Sciences Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aldactone plus 25mg/20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, congestive heart failure, edema, cirrhosis with ascites
Off-label uses: Hirsutism (spironolactone), acne (spironolactone)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Spironolactone + Torasemide |
| Brand Name | Aldactone T 10 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | RPG Life Sciences Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Potassium-sparing diuretic + Loop diuretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Spironolactone: Aldosterone receptor antagonist; Torasemide: Inhibits Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in thick ascending limb of loop of Henle
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aldactone plus 25mg/20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aldactone plus 25mg/20mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal upset
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hyperkalemia
- Arrhythmias
- Renal failure
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| ACE inhibitors | Major | Increased risk of hyperkalemia |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced diuretic efficacy and increased nephrotoxicity |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Altered anticoagulant effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Potassium supplements
- Lithium
- Digoxin
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Cholestyramine
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antidiabetic agents
- Antihypertensives
- Alcohol
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid high-potassium foods; food may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Anuria, acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, Addison's disease, hypersensitivity
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum potassium, renal function, blood pressure, electrolytes
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated (spironolactone metabolite excreted); torasemide caution
๐ Overdose Management
Induce emesis/gastric lavage; monitor electrolytes; supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double