Aldostix
Aldostix Products are primarily used for
About Aldostix Products
Uses of Aldostix Products
Furosemide+Spironolactone is used for Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Aldostix Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Aldostix are Breast enlargement in male, Electrolyte imbalance, Volume depletion.
How Aldostix Products work
Furosemide + Spironolactone is a combination of two medicines: Furosemide + Spironolactone1 and Furosemide + Spironolactone2. Furosemide + Spironolactone1 is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also relaxes blood vessels, but causes potassium loss. Furosemide + Spironolactone2 is also a diuretic which conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body.
Patient Concerns about Aldostix Products
Frequently asked questions about Aldostix Products
Frequently asked questions about Aldostix Products
Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
The use of Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addison's disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.
Q. What is Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of furosemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder), liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema) and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).
Q. Is it safe to use Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Yes, Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. Can the use of Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet cause gout?
Yes, Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet can cause gout. Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Aldostix 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.