ALDACTIDE TAB

Overview

ALDACTIDE TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ALDACTIDE TAB is composed of: HYDROFLUMETHIAZIDE (25 MG), SPIRONOLACTONE (25 MG)

Hydroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Hydroflumethiazide is used in high blood pressure and edema. It treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Spironolactone is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).Spironolactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome.
Spironolactone is also used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body.

Usage

HYDROFLUMETHIAZIDE is generally used to treat: Blood Pressure, High, Edema

SPIRONOLACTONE is generally used to treat: Heart Failure, Blood Pressure, High, Hypokalemia, Edema, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe

How Do I Take It?

ALDACTIDE TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for ALDACTIDE TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of fluid and electrolyte disturbances, cirrhosis, gout, diabetes, elderly, heart, kidney or liver impairment, anuria, Addison’s disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor blood glucose level in patients taking anti-diabetic drugs. It may cause blurred vision or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of changes in blood minerals, kidney, liver, or heart disease, diabetes or high level of urea or nitrogen in blood, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of spironolactone.

Common Side-Effects

HYDROFLUMETHIAZIDE : Bone Marrow Suppression, Anemia, Blood Pressure, Low, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Dizziness, Fainting, Head Headache, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Easy Bruising
SPIRONOLACTONE : Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Increased Thirst, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Mood Swings, Chest Pain, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Throat Soreness, Easy Bruising, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

HYDROFLUMETHIAZIDE : Skin Rash, Hives, Fever, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Weakness (generalized), Restless Or Irritability
SPIRONOLACTONE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Head Headache, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

SPIRONOLACTONE can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Acidosis, Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Gout

Technical Classification

HYDROFLUMETHIAZIDE is categorized as: THIAZIDE DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
SPIRONOLACTONE is categorized as:

• ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
• POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ALDACTIDE TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALDACTIDE TAB

INR 14.13 for 10 TABLETS

HYDROFLUMETHIAZIDE 25 MG, SPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG