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Aldactazide Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Spironolactone, an ingredient of ALDACTAZIDE, has been shown to be a tumorigen in chronic toxicity studies in rats (see PRECAUTIONS section). ALDACTAZIDE should be used only in those conditions described below. Unnecessary use of this drug should be avoided.
ALDACTAZIDE is indicated for:
Edematous conditions for patients with:
Congestive heart failure:
- For the management of edema and sodium retention when the patient is only partially responsive to, or is intolerant of, other therapeutic measures;
- The ...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Aldactazide Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- numbness or tingly feeling;
- muscle pain or weakness;
- slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat;
- feeling drowsy, restless, or light-headed;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- shallow breathing;
- tremors, confusion; or
- nausea, stomach p...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Aldactazide Consumer Information: Uses
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
This product contains two medications: spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide. Both medications are "water pills" (diuretics) and cause your body to get rid of extra salt and water. This effect helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and may increase the amount of urine you make when you first start the product. Spironolactone also helps to treat or prevent low ...
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