Overview Of Spironolactone

Spironolactone is a type of diuretic used to treat conditions such as heart failure and high blood pressure. This medication is available by prescription, and patients take it daily. Spironolactone tablets come in strengths of twenty-five, fifty, and one hundred milligrams. The drug can be taken as an oral solution as well. When spironolactone is taken for the treatment of high blood pressure, most patients start with an initial dose of fifty to one hundred milligrams per day. The standard dose for the treatment of congestive heart failure is twenty-five to fifty milligrams. Spironolactone should be used with caution in patients who have liver issues, and it is not recommended for individuals with acute renal insufficiency or anuria.