Spironolactone tablets 25 mg for hypertension and edema (Aldactone, Spiractin, Verospiron)

General information on Japanese Spironolactone tablets 25 mg for hypertension and edema (Aldactone, Spiractin, Verospiron)

Package details: 100 tablets

Manufacturer: Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., Japan

Active ingredients: spironolactone (chemical formula C24H32O4S)

Medical effect: Spironolactone tablets are effective for the treatment of the following:

• hypertension,
• cardiac edema (congestive heart failure),
• renal edema,
• hepatic edema,
• diagnosis and improvement of the symptoms in primary aldosteronism,
• feminizing hormone therapy in transgender women.

Contraindications and precautions: do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not use for patients with anuria, renal disorder, hyperkalemia or Addison's disease.

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop taking the medicine and consult with your doctor. If you’re taking any other medication or receiving any other treatment, you have to consult with your doctor before use.

As this medicine may cause dizziness, avoid operating dangerous machinery, such as driving a car or working at heights.

Dosage and administration of Spironolactone tablets 25 mg from Japan for hypertension and edema (Aldactone, Spiractin, Verospiron)

For adults, take 2-4 tablets (50-100 mg of the active ingredient) a day, dividing in several doses. The dosage may be adjusted according to the disease, age, weight or symptoms.

How effective are Spironolactone tablets 25 mg from Japan for hypertension and edema (Aldactone, Spiractin, Verospiron)?

Spironolactone is a derivative of progesterone, also working as a potent antimineralocorticoid. It promotes the excretion of sodium and water, and by increased urine output and excreted the extra body water inhibits the excretion of potassium in the kidney. As the result, Spironolactone tablets effectively lower blood pressure and remove general edema.

Who should use Spironolactone tablets 25 mg from Japan?

Spironolactone tablets are effective for the treatment of hypertension, cardiac edema (congestive heart failure), renal edema, hepatic edema, etc. Also, this medicine can be used for the diagnosis and improvement of the symptoms in primary aldosteronism and for feminizing hormone therapy in transgender women.