ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET
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Product introduction
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.
It is advised to take ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
It may cause side effects like diarrhea, upset stomach, electrolyte imbalance, breast enlargement in males, and impotence as common side effects. If these or other side effects do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. You may be asked for regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolytes level while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
It is advised to take ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
It may cause side effects like diarrhea, upset stomach, electrolyte imbalance, breast enlargement in males, and impotence as common side effects. If these or other side effects do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. You may be asked for regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolytes level while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Aldactide Tablet
Benefits of Aldactide Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Aldactide Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aldactide
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Breast enlargement in male
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased blood lipid level
- Glucose intolerance
- Impotence
- Irregular menstrual cycle
How to use Aldactide Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is to be taken with food.
How Aldactide Tablet works
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is a combination of two diuretics: Spironolactone and Hydroflumethiazide.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aldactide Tablet?
If you miss a dose of ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
- It helps you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Consult your doctor immediately.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with ALDACTIDE 25MG/25MG TABLET, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down or if it becomes too low.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea and creatinine in your blood.
- Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-sodium diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Spironolactone + Hydroflumethiazide. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2002 [revised Jun. 2008]. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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