what is spironolactone used for?

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what is spironolactone used for?

2007-10-14 23:51:56 · 2 answers · asked by lisatardanico 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Spironolactone is an effective hypotensive and a diuretic. It acts by antagonising aldosterone. It`s use decreases sodium reabsorption and water retention.
It corrects primary and secondary aldosteronism.
Hypertension, and cirrhosis of liver are the main indications.

2007-10-15 00:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is used for high blood pressure, as a diuretic --which means treatment for swelling, and also there is a little of it in a few birth control pills.

2007-10-14 23:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Foggy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋