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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)
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Aquareduct SC-9420 Spirobeta Spironone SC 9420 Spirolactone Novo-Spiroton Verospiron Flumach Spiro Von Ct Verospirone Espironolactona Mundogen Veroshpiron Spiro L.U.T. Spirospare Espironolactona Alter Von Ct, Spiro Ct, Spiro Von Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, 7-(acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, gamma-lactone, (7alpha,17alpha)- Spiractin Practon Spirolang Spirono-Isis Frumikal Novo Spiroton NovoSpiroton Spirogamma Aldactone A Jenaspiron Spirono Isis Duraspiron SC9420 Aldactone
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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)
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