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 ...
- 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
Treatment of Boys With Precocious Puberty
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 1999-11-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2008-03-04
- Target Recruit Count
- 80
- Registration Number
- NCT00001202
- Locations
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Phase II Study of the Effect of Leuprolide Acetate and Spironolactone on Insulin Resistance in Hyperandrogenic Women With Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Hyperandrogenism Insulin Resistance Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 1999-10-19
- Last Posted Date
- 2005-06-24
- Lead Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
- Registration Number
- NCT00004311
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