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Jamie
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPotassium-sparing diuretics prevent the loss of potassium, which is a problem with other types of diuretics
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Which diuretic drug does not cause hyperglycemia?
Spironolactone
What is classification of spironolactone?
Spironolactone is known as a potassium-sparing diuretic.
What is spironolactone 50 mg?
A diuretic. "water pill" makes you pee
What Medications increase potssium in you body?
One medication is spironolactone. This medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic that prevents potassium from entering into the kidney.
What is spironolact for?
Spironolactone, also known by the trade name Aldactone, is a synthetic, steroidal antimineralcorticoid agent with two primary uses. One is as a diuretic for those with heart failure. It is also used as an antiandrogen in hormone replacement therapy as spironolactone is an inhibitor of androgen production.
What is spironolact?
Spironolactone, also known by the trade name Aldactone, is a synthetic, steroidal antimineralcorticoid agent with two primary uses. One is as a diuretic for those with heart failure. It is also used as an antiandrogen in hormone replacement therapy as spironolactone is an inhibitor of androgen production.
What is Spironolact used for?
Spironolactone, also known by the trade name Aldactone, is a synthetic, steroidal antimineralcorticoid agent with two primary uses. One is as a diuretic for those with heart failure. It is also used as an antiandrogen in hormone replacement therapy as spironolactone is an inhibitor of androgen production.
While taking spironolactone for hair growth can one donate plasma?
I just went to donate plasma for the first time today and I am taking spironolactone. The doctor told me that spironolactone is a diuretic and thins your blood and so in conjunction with the blood thinners they use in the donation process, it is not safe to donate. So I will not be allowed to donate until 48 hours after I have stopped taking spironolactone.
Will Spironolactone get you high?
I take Spironolactone to lower my blood pressure. Spironolactone will definitely not get you high but you might get a little dizzy from low blood pressure a short time after taking your prescribed dose.
What is another name for Aldactone?
Spironolactone
What is another name for spironolactone?
Aldactone
What is a medication administered to rid the body of excess sodium and water?
They are called as Diuretic drugs.You have moderate acting drug called as Hydroclorothiazide and Chlorthizide. Normally used in Hypertension or high blood pressure.Brisk acting diuretic called as Frusemide as well as Furesemide. These drugs specially Frusemide causes loss of large quantity of of water as well as sodium chloride. Along with this effect, you have one undesired side effect. That is loss of potassium chloride. To prevent this, you have Spironolactone, Triamteren and Amiloride drugs.They are called as Potassium sparing diuretic drugs.These are mild acting diuretic drugs.There are many more and your Physician will select the best one for you.
