Generic Name: Spironolactone

Brand Name: Aldactone®

Strength: 50mg

Form: Tablet

Manufacturer: Piramal Healthcare UK Marketing Authorization Holder: Pfizer, Inc.

Classification: Diuretic / Antihypertensive

Indication/Uses: Essential HTN. Short-term pre-op treatment of patients w/ primary hyperaldosteronism. Diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism. CHF (alone or in combination w/ standard therapy), including severe heart failure (NYHA class III-IV) to increase survival & reduce the risk of hospitalization when used in addition to standard therapy. Conditions in which secondary hyperaldosteronism may be present, including liver cirrhosis accompanied by edema &/or ascites, nephrotic syndrome & other edematous conditions (alone or in combination w/ standard therapy). Diuretic-induced hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia as adjunctive therapy. Management of hirsutism.