Spironolactone Archives

Spironolactone: Aldactone Drug Study and Nursing Considerations

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 … Read more

Potassium sparing diuretics Nursing Implications and Drug Study

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 … Read more