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Aldactone |
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- Description - |
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Aldactone flushes excess salt and water from the body and controls high blood pressure. It is used in the diagnosis and treatment of hyperaldosteronism, a condition in which the adrenal gland secretes too much aldosterone (a hormone that regulates the body's salt and potassium levels). It is also used in treating other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body. These conditions include congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease, and unusually low potassium levels in the blood. When used for high blood pressure, Aldactone can be taken alone or with other high blood pressure medications. |
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Abdominal cramps,breast development in males,change in potassium levels (leading to such symptoms as dry mouth,excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, and muscle pain or cramps),deepening of voice,diarrhea,drowsiness,excessive hairiness,fever,headache,hives,irregular menstruation,kidney problems,lack of coordination,lethargy,liver problems,mental confusion,postmenopausal bleeding,severe allergic reaction,sexual dysfunction,skin eruptions,stomach bleeding,stomach inflammation,ulcers,vomiting |
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- Possible Interactions - |
ACE inhibitors such as Vasotec and Capoten
Alcohol
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and Seconal
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Lithium (Lithonate)
Narcotic drugs such as those containing codeine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Aleve, and Motrin
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Other water pills such as Lasix and HydroDIURIL
Other high blood pressure medications such as Aldomet and Procardia XL
Steroids such as prednisone
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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