SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Spironolactone

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Spironolactone

Spironolactone has 33 Side Effects total
15 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Spironolactone

USES:
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems.

This medication is also used to treat low potassium levels and conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural chemical (aldosterone).

Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic).

Spironolactone has 15 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Inflammation of Blood Vessels - Hypersensitivity Angiitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Liver with Stoppage of Bile Flow - Cholestatic Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Spironolactone

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Spironolactone has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Spironolactone Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Spironolactone Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Spironolactone

Spironolactone Drug-Drug Interactions

Spironolactone has interactions of severe seriousness with 8 drug(s):

Spironolactone has 2 severe interactions with Cyclosporine. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 1 severe interactions with Cyclosporine Modified. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 1 severe interactions with Gengraf. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 1 severe interactions with Neoral. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 1 severe interactions with Prograf. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 1 severe interactions with Sandimmune. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 1 severe interactions with Sangcya. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has 2 severe interactions with Tacrolimus. Click here to see them

Spironolactone has interactions of serious seriousness with 299 drug(s).

Spironolactone has interactions of moderate seriousness with 108 drug(s).

Spironolactone has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Spironolactone has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Spironolactone.

Spironolactone Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Renal Disease - Acute Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Anuria - Absence of Urine Formation is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Relative Contraindications

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Hyperchloremic Acidosis - Excess Body Acid and Chloride is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Spironolactone.

Spironolactone has 6 related brands and strengths:

Aldactone 100 Mg Tab Aldactone 25 Mg Tab Aldactone 50 Mg Tab Spironolactone 100 Mg Tab Spironolactone 25 Mg Tab Spironolactone 50 Mg Tab

Spironolactone - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.