Spiromide 20MG Tab 2x10 (L)

Spironolactone
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Spiromide Tablet is a drug that is made up of two medicine which is used to reduce the level of excess fluids in the body as it maintains the potassium balance.

The generic name of this drug is spironolactone. Moreover, the combination of the generics are the Frusemide and spironolactone.

Uses

The medicine is used to treat edema (which the high level of fluid on the body) and treat hypertension cases.
The Tablet is taken to lessen the symptoms like swelling of arms, abdomen, legs, and shortness of breath. However, it is used to treat high blood pressure. Bringing down blood pressure can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
It is utilized for resistant edema related with secondary hyperaldosteronism, hepatic cirrhosis, resistant hypertension, and chronic cardiac failure.
Nevertheless, it is also used to treat Oedema (liquid overload) related with kidney, liver, heart, or lung diseases.

How does it work

The ingredient Furosemide in it is a diuretic that makes the patient to urine more, which can assist the body to get rid of excessive salt and water.
It relaxes the blood vessels and causes loss of potassium. Spironolactone is likewise a diuretic too which preserves the potassium, as it balances the levels in the body.
However, it can work by blocking or impeding the hormone aldosterone.

How to use the Spiromide tablet

The Tablet is used as advised by the doctor. The Tablet should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. The Tablet should be taken with food.

It should not be taken with dietary sodium.

Dosage

Dosage for Adults

For Primary Hyperaldosteronism

The Tablet of 100- 400 mg a day in preparation for the surgery at first.

For Edematous Conditions

The Tablet of 100 mg in a day or divide it in portion and break of 12 hours for five days, the dosage can be based on the condition of the patient might increase to 200 mg.

For Essential Hypertension

The tablet of 25 to 100 mg in a day or divide it into two portions and take it in an equal time; the dosage may change according to the condition of the patient within two weeks.

For Congestive Heart Failure

25 mg a day.

For Hypokalemia

25 to 100 mg. depends upon the condition of the patient.

Dosage for Children

The medicine is not recommended for the use of children.

Indication

Spiromide 40 mg tablet is utilized for the Edematous conditions. Particularly where optional hyperaldosteronism is included edema, cirrhosis of the liver, and ascites of congestive heart failure.

The Tablet is indicated in the administration of mild to moderate nephrotic syndrome and essential hypertension.

Availability

The Tablet is available in Pakistan, in every city, and in pharmacy stores. It is also available at online stores with

Spiromide Tablet is a drug that is made up of two medicine which is used to reduce the level of excess fluids in the body as it maintains the potassium balance.

The generic name of this drug is spironolactone. Moreover, the combination of the generics are the Frusemide and spironolactone.

Uses

The medicine is used to treat edema (which the high level of fluid on the body) and treat hypertension cases.
The Tablet is taken to lessen the symptoms like swelling of arms, abdomen, legs, and shortness of breath. However, it is used to treat high blood pressure. Bringing down blood pressure can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
It is utilized for resistant edema related with secondary hyperaldosteronism, hepatic cirrhosis, resistant hypertension, and chronic cardiac failure.
Nevertheless, it is also used to treat Oedema (liquid overload) related with kidney, liver, heart, or lung diseases.

How does it work

The ingredient Furosemide in it is a diuretic that makes the patient to urine more, which can assist the body to get rid of excessive salt and water.
It relaxes the blood vessels and causes loss of potassium. Spironolactone is likewise a diuretic too which preserves the potassium, as it balances the levels in the body.
However, it can work by blocking or impeding the hormone aldosterone.

How to use the Spiromide tablet

The Tablet is used as advised by the doctor. The Tablet should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. The Tablet should be taken with food.

It should not be taken with dietary sodium.

Dosage

Dosage for Adults

For Primary Hyperaldosteronism

The Tablet of 100- 400 mg a day in preparation for the surgery at first.

For Edematous Conditions

The Tablet of 100 mg in a day or divide it in portion and break of 12 hours for five days, the dosage can be based on the condition of the patient might increase to 200 mg.

For Essential Hypertension

The tablet of 25 to 100 mg in a day or divide it into two portions and take it in an equal time; the dosage may change according to the condition of the patient within two weeks.

For Congestive Heart Failure

25 mg a day.

For Hypokalemia

25 to 100 mg. depends upon the condition of the patient.

Dosage for Children

The medicine is not recommended for the use of children.

Indication

Spiromide 40 mg tablet is utilized for the Edematous conditions. Particularly where optional hyperaldosteronism is included edema, cirrhosis of the liver, and ascites of congestive heart failure.

The Tablet is indicated in the administration of mild to moderate nephrotic syndrome and essential hypertension.

Availability

The Tablet is available in Pakistan, in every city, and in pharmacy stores. It is also available at online stores with

Precautions

Before using the medicine, it is important to consult a doctor and share patients' medical history or any current problem (pregnancy) or any disease.

Avoid alcohol if the patient is using this drug because it is not safe for them. Do not drive while taking this medicine as the medicine causes dizziness, sleepy and it might affect the vision of the patient, so it is unsafe to drive.

Kidney problems

The Spiromide Tablet should not be used for patients having kidney problems. If it is recommended by the doctor so use it with caution.

The Tablet is not recommended for patients having extreme or severe kidney problems. Consult a doctor before using it.

Liver problems

The patient should be cautioned while using the Tablet as it may cause harm, but before using it, do consult a doctor.

In pregnancy

The Tablet may be unsafe of pregnant women. Before taking it, it is important to consult a doctor so that it cannot harm the baby.Moreover, it is safe for the women who are breastfeeding, as it is said no harm is caused to the baby.

Side Effects

Every medicine has its benefits but has side effects too. Some of the side effects are rare, but some are very serious. It is not necessary that side effects may occur every time, but it can occur.

The active ingredient in it might cause an allergic reaction to the patient who are hypersensitive will be affected more.

Some of the side effects which may occur are

muscle spasm
headache
skin rash
electrolyte disbalance
weakness

Some of the serious side effects which may occur are

Gastrointestinal

Nausea, inflammation in the stomach, gastric bleeding, diarrhea, ulceration, vomiting, and cramps

Blood

Decrease or lowering of blood cells

Genitourinary

Postmenopausal bleeding, kidney problems, irregular periods, painful erection, menstrual cycle problems, and Breast enlargement in males.

Metabolic

Increase of blood potassium level.

Hypersensitivity

Hives, itching of skin, fever, inflammation or irritation of veins, and shock.

Nervous system

Incoordination, migraine, headache, Mental confusion, lethargy, sleepiness, and drowsiness.

If the patient's conditions get worse so immediately consult a doctor.

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