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A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is 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. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
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Spirogamma Spirospare Spiro L.U.T. Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, 7-(acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, gamma-lactone, (7alpha,17alpha)- Duraspiron Veroshpiron Aquareduct Verospiron Spirono-Isis Spiro Von Ct Spiractin Aldactone SC9420 Aldactone A Novo-Spiroton NovoSpiroton SC-9420 Flumach Von Ct, Spiro Espironolactona Mundogen Spirono Isis Espironolactona Alter Verospirone Practon Spirolang Frumikal Novo Spiroton Spirobeta Spirolactone Jenaspiron Ct, Spiro Von Spironone SC 9420
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A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is 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. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
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