Aldactone Spironolactone Tablet User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Aldactone
Table of Contents
Spironolactone Tablet
CONSUMER INFORMATION USE AND DISCLAIMER
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this
medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge
and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This
information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for
treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of
general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information
about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions,
adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is
not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from
the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for
complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.
SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS
PRONUNCIATION (speer on oh LAK tone)
BRAND NAME(S): Aldactone
WHAT IS THIS DRUG USED FOR?
It is used to get rid of extra fluid.; It is used to raise potassium in the
body.; It is used to treat heart failure (weak heart).; It is used to treat
high blood pressure.; It is used to treat some people with high aldosterone
levels.; It is used to treat some kidney problems.; It may be given to you for
other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
WHAT DO I NEED TO TELL MY DOCTOR BEFORE I TAKE THIS DRUG?
If you have an allergy to spironolactone or any other part of this drug.; If
you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs,
foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you
had.; If you have any of these health problems: Addison’s disease or high
potassium levels.; If you are taking any of these drugs: Amiloride,
eplerenone, or triamterene.This is not a list of all drugs or health problems
that interact with this drug.Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your
drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems.
You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all
of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of
any drug without checking with your doctor.
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS I NEED TO KNOW OR DO WHILE I TAKE THIS DRUG?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This
includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. ; Avoid driving and
doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how
this drug affects you.; Check your blood pressure as you have been told.; Have
blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.;
This drug may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers
and lab workers that you take this drug.; If you are on a low-salt or salt-
free diet, talk with your doctor.; Sometimes, this drug may raise potassium
levels in the blood. This can be deadly if it is not treated. The risk is
highest in people with diabetes, kidney disease, severe illness, and in older
adults. Your doctor will follow you closely to change the dose if needed.; If
you are taking a salt substitute that has potassium in it, a potassium-sparing
diuretic, or a potassium product, talk with
your doctor.; Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other
drugs and natural products that slow your actions.; If you have high blood
sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.; Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk
about the benefits and risks of using this drug while you are pregnant.; Tell
your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks
to your baby.
WHAT ARE SOME SIDE EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO CALL MY DOCTOR ABOUT RIGHT AWAY?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad
and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get
medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms
that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction,
like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or
without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat;
trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of
the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.; Signs of fluid and electrolyte
problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat
that does not feel normal, very bad dizziness or passing out, fast heartbeat,
more thirst, seizures, feeling very tired or weak, not hungry, unable to pass
urine or change in the amount of urine produced, dry mouth, dry eyes, or very
bad upset stomach or throwing up.; Signs of kidney problems like unable to
pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big
weight gain.; Signs of a very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson
syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling
skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in the mouth,
throat, nose, or eyes.; Very bad dizziness or passing out.; Feeling confused.;
Change in balance.; Lowered interest in sex.; Not able to get or keep an
erection.; Fever or chills.; Sore throat.; Any unexplained bruising or
bleeding.; Black, tarry, or bloody stools.; Throwing up blood or throw up that
looks like coffee grounds.; Period (menstrual) changes.; Breast pain.; For
males, enlarged breasts.; Liver problems have rarely happened with this drug.
Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have signs
of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or
stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or
only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of
these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Diarrhea.; Feeling sleepy.; Dizziness.; Headache.; Upset stomach or
throwing up.; Stomach cramps.; Hair loss.These are not all of the side effects
that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.You may report side
effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088.
You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
HOW IS THIS DRUG BEST TAKEN?
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you.
Follow all instructions closely.; Take with or without food but take the same
way each time. Always take with food or always take on an empty stomach.; Keep
taking this drug as you have been told by your doctor or other health care
provider, even if you feel well.; This drug may cause you to pass urine more
often. To keep from having sleep problems, try to take before 6 pm.
WHAT DO I DO IF I MISS A DOSE?
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.; If it is close to the time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.; Do
not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
HOW DO I STORE AND/OR THROW OUT THIS DRUG?
Store at room temperature.; Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.;
Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children
and pets.; Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or
pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if
you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may
be drug take-back programs in your area.
GENERAL DRUG FACTS
If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse,
call your doctor. ; Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone
else’s drugs.; Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check
with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk
with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.; If you
think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get
medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much,
and when it happened.
Copyright 2019 CDI, LLC. All rights reserved. (Issue 19.4.3.008)
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