Generics
Furosemide , Spironolactone
Used For
Heart Failure
Side Effects
Blood and lymphatic system disorders : Not known: Bone marrow depression has been reported as a rare complication and necessitates withdrawal of treatment ; Nervous system disorders : Not known: Paraesthesia may occur , Dizziness, fainting and loss of consciousness (caused by symptomatic hypotension), headache. Renal and urinary disorders : Not known: Serum calcium levels may be reduced; in very rare cases tetany has been observed. Nephrocalcinosis / Nephrolithiasis has been reported in premature infants ; Increased production of urine may provoke or aggravate complaints in patients with an obstruction of urinary outflow.
Drug Interactions
Potassium supplements such as potassium chloride or certain water tablets (diuretics) such as triamterene and amiloride , ramipril, enalapril, perindopril (called ‘ACE inhibitors’) or losartan, candesartan, irbesartan , Theophylline , Phenytoin , Trimethoprim and trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole , Lithium , Cisplatin , Digoxin ,
Indication
It is indicated in the treatment of resistant oedema where this is associated with secondary hyperaldosteronism; conditions include chronic congestive cardiac failure and hepatic cirrhosis .




