Spironolactone
- Generic Name
- Spironolactone
- Brand Names
- Aldactazide, Aldactone, Carospir, Qaialdo
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H32O4S
- CAS Number
- 52-01-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 27O7W4T232
- Background
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. It binds to mineralocorticoid receptors and functions as aldosterone antagonists. It promotes sodium and water excretion and potassium retention. Spironolactone was originally developed purely for this ability before other pharmacodynamic properties of the drug were discovered. It is indicated to treat several conditions, including heart failure, edema, hyperaldosteronism, and hypertension. Off-label uses of spironolactone include hirsutism, female pattern hair loss, and adult acne vulgaris.
Spironolactone was developed in 1957, marketed in 1959, and approved by the FDA on January 21, 1960.
- Indication
Spironolactone is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
As spironolactone has antiandrogenic activity, its off-label uses include the treatment of hirsutism, female pattern hair loss, and adult acne vulgaris.
- Associated Conditions
- Edema, Hypertension, Primary Aldosteronism, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Secondary hyperaldosteronism, Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (NYHA Class III), Chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (NYHA Class IV), Idiopathic hyperaldosteronism, Refractory Edema
- Associated Therapies
- Perioperative drug treatment, Maintenance therapy
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