2007-06-19 04:03:01 · 3 answers · asked by mmmarge 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Spironolactone,( Nova ) is a strong diuretic agent, some of its critical uses is relieving of Ascites/Edema and many other conditions where strong diuretic action is required including CRF, CHF etc. Spironolactone is generic for Nova,Aldactone etc.
Spironolactone 100mg is also known as "Water Pill".
2007-06-19 04:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spironolactone (marketed under the trade names Aldactone, Novo-Spiroton, Spiractin, Spirotone, or Berlactone) is a synthetic steroid which is commonly used as a diuretic or as an antiandrogen. Hope that helps answer your question.
2007-06-19 11:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by Barry M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are referring to spironolactone, the generic for Aldactone, Novo is probably the company that makes it. Anyways if that is it, it is an aldosterone antagonist aka a potassium sparing diutetic used to control blood pressure, heart failure, and oddly enough facial hair in women. It has several other uses as determined by your doctor.
2007-06-19 11:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋