Verospiron
Drug name: Verospiron
Other names used:
- Abbolactone®
- Acelat®
- Aldace®
- Aldactide®
- Aldactone®
- Aldactone A®
- Alderon®
- Aldopur®
- Aldospirone®
- Almatol®
- Altex®
- Aquareduct®
- Deverol®
- Diatensec®
- Dira®
- Duraspiron®
- Euteberol®
- Lacalmin®
- Lacdene®
- Laractone®
- Melarcon®
- Nefurofan®
Active Ingredients:
- spironolactone
Therapeutic actions: Verospiron contains the active ingredient Spironolactone that belongs to a group of medicines called diuretic(water pills). Spironolactone works by blocking the receptors of aldesterone resulting in increased water removal by the kidney. Thus, Spironlactone lowers water retention and reduces blood volume.
Verospiron is a “potassium-sparing” diuretic, meaning that it does not cause increased potassium elimination out of the body.
Indications: Verospiron is indicated in the following conditions:
- Hyperaldosteronism(increased aldosterone production)
- Hypertension(high blood pressure)
- Water retention
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Kidney disease
- Treating low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia).
Contraindications and cautions: Verospiron should not be taken in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the medication ingredients
- Severe kidney disease(renal failure)
- Inability to produce urine(anuria)
- High potassium levels
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Let your health care provider known if you experience:
- Any cardiovascular disease
- Liver disease
- Fluid or electrolyte problem
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Verospiron will experience it or any other.
Verospiron may cause the following side effects:
- High potassium levels( burning, tingling, muscle weakness, low heart rate)
- Jaundice
- Skin allergic reactions( rash, hives, itching)
- Breast lumps
- Gastrointestinal system(nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
- CNS: headache, confusion, drowsiness, fever
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Verospiron, please read the information provided with Verospiron or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Verospiron. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Verospriton may interact with the following medicines:
- ACE inhibitors
- Alcohol
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Barbiturates
- Other blood pressure medicine
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Lithium
- Potassium containing products
- Triamterene
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Verosperon with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
