Aldonist 25 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aldonist 25 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aldonist 25 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Aldonist 25 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Aldonist 25 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aldonist 25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aldonist 25 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Aldonist 25 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aldonist 25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aldonist 25 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease as the data available is limited.
Medicine Overview of Aldonist 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Aldonist 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 is also used to reduce swelling (oedema) caused by some other conditions.
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Uses of Aldonist 25
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Edema
Side effects of Aldonist 25
Common
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nausea
Cough
Flu-like symptoms
Fatigue
Increased potassium level in blood
Increased creatinine level in blood
How to use Aldonist 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. Aldonist 25 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aldonist 25 works
Aldonist 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 Aldonist 25?
If you miss a dose of Aldonist 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
Aldonist 25 helps remove fluid from your body when used with other drugs.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Aldonist 25 affect...
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It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccol...
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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.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Hypertension (HTN)
Initial 50 mg PO qDay; may increase to 50 mg PO q12hr; may take up to four weeks for full therapeutic response; hyperkelemia may o...
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
Contraindicated if CrCl <50 mL/min or serum creatinine >2 mg/dL in males or >1.8 mg/dL in females
Contraindication
For all patients: Serum potassium >5.5 mEq/L at initiation; CrCl ?30 mL/min; concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconaz...
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Mode of Action
Aldosterone binds to mineralocorticoid receptors in both epithelial (e.g. kidney, GI tract) and nonepithelial (e.g. heart, blood vessels, brain) tissu...
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Precaution
Measure serum potassium levels before starting therapy, within the first wk, and periodically thereafter. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia in patients ...
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Side Effect
1-10%
Hyperkalemia (2-10%),Increased risk of hyperkalemia with presence of renal dysfunction
1-3%
Dizziness,Fatigue/malaise,Abdominal pain,Diarrh...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Available data from published case reports on eplerenone use during pregnancy are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major...
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Interaction
Concomitant use with CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, clarithromycin, diltiazem saquinavir, verpamil, ri...
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