About Aldactone 100 Tablet 15

1. About Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's belongs to a class of medicine called 'diuretics' (water pills), primarily used to remove excess water from the body and treat fluid overload (oedema). It also maintains the bloodstream's potassium level and prevents hypertension (high blood pressure due to oedema (fluid retention). Oedema or fluid overload is associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung) or heart failure (irregular heart pumping). Leg swelling is the main characteristic of oedema, accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and swelling in other hands or abdomen areas. Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's contains spironolactone, which is a short-acting diuretic prescribed for the treatment of resistant oedema (fluid overload) associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage). Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with

2. heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience low blood pressure (hypotension), dehydration, dizziness, electrolyte disturbances (potassium and sodium), increased creatinine level in the blood, headache, nausea, and breast enlargement in males. Most of these side effects of Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Try not to stop taking Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's of your own as doing so may raise your blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney, liver, or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's can be prescribed accordingly. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Uses of Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema/Oedema (fluid overload) Medicinal Benefits Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's contains 'Spironolactone', which acts as a short-acting diuretic (water pill) prescribed for the treatment of resistant oedema (fluid overload) associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), heart failure, and hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver damage). Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke, or angina (chest pain) in the future. Directions for Use Aldactone 100 Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper. Storage Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight Side Effects of Aldactone 100 Tablet 15's Low blood pressure (hypotension)

3. Dehydration Dizziness Electrolyte disturbances (potassium and sodium) Increased creatinine level in the blood Headache Nausea Breast enlargement in males.