Aldactone 100 mg Tablet (15 Tab)

Product introduction
Aldactone 100 Tablet is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It reduces the swelling (edema) caused by some other conditions. This medicine is also used to treat low potassium levels in the body (hypokalemia).

Aldactone 100 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but you should take it in the same way each time to get the most benefit. Taking it with food can reduce some side effects and taking it early in the day can prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet. You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Follow your doctor’s advice about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as taking regular exercise and changes to your diet may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.

The common side effects include feeling or being sick, vomiting, dizziness, and swelling or tenderness of your breasts (men and women). If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects.

You should be careful about using Aldactone 100 Tablet if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart disease or are pregnant. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. While using this medicine, you may be advised to limit your intake of salt or salt substitutes, and you should have your blood pressure checked frequently. Some other tests will be done to monitor your progress.

Uses of Aldactone Tablet

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Heart Failure

• Edema

• Low potassium

Benefits of Aldactone Tablet
In Heart Failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

Side effects of Aldactone Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Aldactone

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Leg cramps

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Breast enlargement in males

How to use Aldactone Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Aldactone 100 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Aldactone Tablet works
Aldactone 100 Tablet is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.

Safety advice

Alcohol — UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aldactone 100 Tablet.

Pregnancy — CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aldactone 100 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Limited human studies exist, and animal studies have shown harmful effects. Your doctor will weigh benefits vs risks.

Breastfeeding — CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aldactone 100 Tablet may pass into breastmilk and could harm the baby.

Driving — UNSAFE
Aldactone 100 Tablet may decrease alertness or cause dizziness. Avoid driving if affected.

Kidney — CAUTION
Aldactone 100 Tablet should be used cautiously in kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be required. Not recommended in severe kidney disease.

Liver — CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Limited information is available; consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Aldactone Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.