Potassium sparing diuretics

Spironolactone: Aldactone Drug Study and Nursing Considerations

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SPIRONOLACTONE GENERIC NAME: Spironolactone BRAND NAME: Aldactone GENERAL DESCRIPTION Spironolactone is a synthetic steroid that act as a competitive antagonist to aldosterone. It is also called potassium sparing diuretics because it prevents the loss of potassium from the body. Prolong use of spironolactone can cause in heart failure and its use is limited when there … Read more

Potassium sparing diuretics Nursing Implications and Drug Study

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Potassium sparing diuretics Nursing Implications and Drug Study POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETICS GENERAL DESCRIPTION Potassium sparing diuretics caused diuresis without loss of potassium unlike other diuretics. They are less potent diuretic agents therefore potassium sparing diuretics may combine with other diuretics to prevent the loss of potassium and further increase in diuretic effects. EXAMPLE: Potassium sparing … Read more