About Aldactone

Aldactone is a drug which helps in reducing the quantity of fluid in the body without losing out potassium. Aldactone is a diuretic that spares potassium loss.Treatment of hypertension and edema is done by this drug. Hormonal disorder called hyperaldosteronism is also treated by this drug.
Aldactone is normally known as a "water-pill". The drug is also known as an "aldosterone- competitor", as it obstructs aldosterone receptors. The function of the hormone aldosterone is to help the human body to hold back water. BY jamming aldosterone, Aldactone escalates the water and salt quantity which the kidneys eliminate from your blood. The excess water and salt is removed through urine. By boosting up the water quantity taken out from your blood, the drug helps to lessen the blood volume. Due to this consequence, Aldactone lowers the blood pressure. It also assists in retaining water.

How to Take Drug?

Aldactone is available in the tablet form. Generally it is consumed with breakfast, or with lunch and breakfast. The prescription label needs to be carefully followed. In case of any doubts please do not hesitate to ask your personal health care practitioner. You must not consume less or more of the medicine, but adhere to the doctor`s prescription while taking the medicine. Without taking doctor`s advice, you should not stop consuming Aldactone. You should always keep in mind that Aldactone helps in controlling high blood-pressure, not heal it.
For maintaining a flat level of Aldactone in the blood, the medicine should be consumed daily at the similar time. Few people do not require consuming Aldactone daily, if they are consuming the same for fluid preservation. As Aldactone escalates the urination process, it is suggested to have it in the morning, thus avoiding being a frequent visitor to the toilet all through the night. Similarly taking the second dosage before 6 pm is advisable if not instructed otherwise by your doctor.

Drug Precautions

Please convey to your doctor whether you have any of the following: liver disease, kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus, high potassium content in the blood, and if currently consuming potassium supplement or ACE inhibitor. In this case you should not take the drug- some dosage alteration or unique monitoring all through the treatment is imperative.
It is not advisable to take Aldactone if you pregnant as it might cause harm to your baby. Also whilst you are breast feeding your baby, talk to your personal health care practitioner before consuming Aldactone.

Drug Interactions

Amiloride, digoxin and NSAIDS results to interactions.

Side Effects

Allergic effects like difficulty in breathing, closing of throat, swelling of face, lips, and face can be noticed. Uneven heart beat, confusion, fatigue, numbness, weakness, tingling, and less urine flow are also some of the side effects noticed. Inform your doctor in case of side effects which is bothersome.

Missed Dose

Consume the missed dosage immediately when you recall that you have forgotten. If the next dosage time is nearing, then omit the missed dosage and proceed with the regular schedule. Never decide to go for the double dosage.

Overdose

Mental confusion, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea or drowsiness may noticeable in case of an overdose of Aldactone.

Storage

Please keep this drug away from children`s reach. Storage in room temperature is advised. The drug should be protected from surplus moisture and heat.