Spirolon Indications/Uses

Spirolon contains the active substance spironolactone. Spirolon belongs to a group of medicines called 'diuretics' or 'water' tablets.
The patient may have gone to the doctor because of swollen ankles or were short of breath. This can happen when the heart's pumping action has become weak because of too much fluid in the body. This is called 'congestive heart failure'. Pushing extra fluid around the body means the heart has to work harder. The doctor has given the patient Spirolon to help lose the extra fluid from the body.
This will mean the heart has to do less work. The patient will lose the extra fluid as urine, so they may need to go to the toilet more often while talking Spirolon.
The patient can also take Spirolon for the following illnesses: 'Nephrotic syndrome' - a kidney disorder that causes too much fluid in the body.
'Ascites' - too much fluid in the abdomen and 'Oedema' - accumulation of fluid beneath skin or in one or more cavities of the body that produces swelling, for example caused by cirrhosis of the liver.
'Malignant ascites' - fluid containing cancer cells that collect in the abdomen.
'Primary aldosteronism' - extra fluid in the body caused by too much of a hormone called 'aldosterone'.
If the patient has these illnesses, Spirolon will help the body to get rid of the extra fluid.
Patients must be advised to talk to a doctor if they do not feel better or if they feel worse.
Children should only be treated under guidance of a paediatric specialist.