Spironolactone

Spironolakton

Engelsk definition

A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Svenska synonymer

Aldactone Verospiron

Engelska synonymer

Spirolactone Veroshpiron Verospirone Spiractin Spirobeta Spirogamma Spirolang Spirono-Isis Spirono Isis Spironone Spirospare Aldactone Verospiron Aldactone A Aquareduct Duraspiron Espironolactona Alter Espironolactona Mundogen Flumach Frumikal Jenaspiron Novo-Spiroton Novo Spiroton NovoSpiroton Practon SC-9420 SC 9420 SC9420 Spiro L.U.T. Spiro Von Ct Ct, Spiro Von Von Ct, Spiro