Hyperkalemia, Dehydration, hyponaturia Hypovolemia, hyperuricimia,Avoid with digitalis, post myocardial infarction...

Spironolactone Oral belongs to the class of Potassium Sparing Drugs of Diuretics. This prescription drug is used for the treatment and management of Nephrotic Syndrome i.e. characterized by hematuria, orbital puffiness, azotemia, and limited oliguria, hypertension, heart failure and hyperaldosteronism. Spironolactone Oral blocks the activity of Aldosterone and flushes water out of body but spares potassium ions. The side effects of Spironolactone Oral include - Nausea and vomiting - Headache - Drowsiness - Leg cramps - Abdominal cramps - Diarrhea - Increased potassium levels - Irregular menstrual cycles Spironolactone Oral interacts with the following drugs. - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors e.g. Benazepril, Enalapril - Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) e.g. Losartan, Valsartan - NSAIDs e.g. Diclofenac, Ibuprofen - Cholesterol-lowering drugs e.g. Cholestryamine