It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Spirocard 25.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Spirocard 25 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Spirocard 25 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Spirocard 25 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Spirocard 25 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Spirocard 25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Spirocard 25 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Spirocard 25 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Spirocard 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Spirocard 25 is a medicine known as a diuretic (water pill). It is mainly used in the treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure. It reduces the swelling (edema) caused by some other conditions. This medicine is also used to treat low potassi ... Show more
Uses of Spirocard 25
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Edema
Side effects of Spirocard 25
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Leg cramps
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Confusion
Breast enlargement in male
Increased creatinine level in blood
How to use Spirocard 25
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Spirocard 25 is to be taken with food.
How Spirocard 25 works
Spirocard 25 is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and swelling by removing the extra water and electrolytes from the body without loss of potassium.
What if you forget to take Spirocard 25?
If you miss a dose of Spirocard 25, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Spirocard 25 affec ... Show more
It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccol ... Show more
Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
Spirocard 25 may cause breast pain/swelling, irregular periods (women), or trouble with sexual performance.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Oedema, Hirsutism, Hypertension, Hepatic cirrhosis w/ ascites and oedema, Hyperaldosteronism, Severe CHF, Hypokalaemia
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Oedema
Adult: Initially, 100 mg daily, may adjust dose according to response up to 400 mg daily.
Hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and oedema
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Child Dose
Oral
Hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and oedema
Child: Initially, 3 mg/kg given in divided doses, may adjust according to response.
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl >50 mL/min/1.73 m²: 12.5-25 mg qDay; use maintenance dose of 25 mg qDay or q12hr after 4 weeks of treatment with potassium <5 m ... Show more
Contraindication
Anuria, hyperkalaemia, acute or progressive renal insufficiency. Addison's disease.
Mode of Action
Spironolactone acts on the distal renal tubules as a competitive antagonist of aldosterone. It increases the excretion of sodium chloride and water wh ... Show more
Precaution
Patient at risk of developing hyperkalaemia and acidosis, w/ DM. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling T ... Show more
Side Effect
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, lethargy, leg cramps, GI disturbances (e.g. diarrhoea, cramps), ataxia, mental confusion, rashes, pruritus, alopecia, ... Show more
Interaction
Increased risk of hyperkalaemia w/ other K-sparing diuretics or K supplements, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, trilostane, hepari ... Show more
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