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Spironolactone (Aldactone)

A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
Also Known As:
Aldactone; Aldactone A; Aquareduct; Duraspiron; Espironolactona Alter; Espironolactona Mundogen; Flumach; Frumikal; Jenaspiron; Novo-Spiroton; Practon; SC-9420; Spiractin; Spiro L.U.T.; Spiro Von Ct; Spirobeta; Spirogamma; Spirolang; Spirono-Isis; Spironone; Spirospare; Veroshpiron; Verospiron; Verospirone; Ct, Spiro Von; Novo Spiroton; NovoSpiroton; SC 9420; SC9420; Spirono Isis; Von Ct, Spiro; Spirolactone; Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, 7-(acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, gamma-lactone, (7alpha,17alpha)-
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1. Pitt, Bertram: 48 articles (04/2022 - 01/2002)
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4. Rossignol, Patrick: 25 articles (04/2022 - 11/2012)
5. Pfeffer, Marc A: 25 articles (01/2022 - 11/2007)
6. Desai, Akshay S: 22 articles (01/2022 - 11/2007)
7. Ferreira, João Pedro: 21 articles (04/2022 - 03/2014)
8. Shah, Sanjiv J: 21 articles (11/2021 - 03/2013)
9. Calhoun, David A: 19 articles (01/2021 - 12/2002)
10. Claggett, Brian: 19 articles (01/2021 - 09/2013)

Related Diseases

1. Heart Failure
2. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
3. Hirsutism
4. Acne Vulgaris
5. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
2. Eplerenone (Inspra)
3. Aldosterone
4. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)
5. Diuretics
6. Furosemide (Lasix)
7. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
8. Antihypertensive Agents (Antihypertensives)
9. Potassium
10. Renin

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Denervation
3. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
4. Adrenalectomy
5. Peritoneal Dialysis