Spironolactone

Spironolactone

Spironolactone is a specific antagonist of the mineralocorticoid receptor in the distal tubules of the kidney. Spironolactone counteracts the actions of aldosterone and thus has a natriuretic and potassium-sparing effect. It is the drug of choice in the treatment of hyperaldosteronism (100-150 mg divided over different doses daily).

 

For more information on spironolactone in another context, see the chapters of cardiology and renal diseases.

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I. Spironolactone can be used to treat hypertension due to pheochromocytoma.

II. Hypokalemia is a contraindication for the use of spironolactone.