[potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules; used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis; its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0037982 - Steroid
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: aldosterone inhibitor
LACTONE
C21 steroid
Pregnenes
[CV704] POTASSIUM-SPARING/COMBINATIONS DIURETICS
Relation/CHD: SPIRONOLACTONE POWDER (GM)
SPIRONOLACTONE 100 MG
SPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG
SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG