spironolactone, by Ali Raif.
Description
Spironolactone belongs to a class of drugs called potassium-sparing diuretics. Diuretics are used to remove surplus fluid from the body’s bloodstream or tissues and are prescribed to treat hypertension. Spironolactone inhibits the hormone aldosterone, thus preventing salt retention and is used to treat advanced heart failure when symptoms persist after other drug therapies are maximized.
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