potassium sparing diuretic spironolactone (aladactone)

Question 1

what is the use of spironolactone

Answer 1

hypertension
edema caused by HF
cirrhosis of liver
nephrotic syndrome

Question 2

adverse reactions of spironolactone

Answer 2

menstrual irregularities
growth of hair on face
deepening of voice in females
breast enlargement
impotence in men

Question 3

what should be monitored when on spironolactone

Answer 3

monitor serum potassium

Question 4

if hyperkalemia occurs when on spironolactone what should you monitor for

Answer 4

monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 5

what can spironolactone be combined with to maintain normal potassium levels

Answer 5

loop diuretic or thiazide

Question 6

what should be reported when on spironolactone

Answer 6

palpitations irregular pulse other signs of hyperkalemia

Question 7

what should be avoided when on spironolactone

Answer 7

avoid potassium supplements high potassium foods salt substitutions

Question 8

contraindications for spironolactone

Answer 8

teratogenic

Question 9

interactions with spironolactone

Answer 9

ARBs; ACE inhibitors
alcohol nitrates other antihypertensives

Question 10

ARBs and ace inhibitors increase what risk when taking spironolactone

Answer 10

increase for hyperkalemia

Question 11

alcohol nitrates and other antihypertensives increase the risk for what when on spironolactone

Answer 11

hypotension if used concurrently