Spirix 25mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Psychocare Health Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Spironolactone (25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Potassium sparing diuretics |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
Action Class | Potassium- sparing Diuretics |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 757 |
FAQ
Spirix 25mg Tablet Reviews
Spirix 25mg can be taken with or without food, but you should take it in the same way each time to get the most benefit. Taking it with food can reduce some side effects and taking it early in the day can prevent you from having to get up at night to go to the toilet. You should keep using this medicine as it has been prescribed, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Follow your doctor's advice about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, lifestyle changes such as taking regular exercise and changes to your diet may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
The common side effects include feeling or being sick, vomiting, dizziness and swelling or tenderness of your breasts (men and women). If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects.
You should be careful about using Spirix 25mg if you have kidney problems or are unable to urinate. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease or are pregnant. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. While using this medicine, you may be advised to limit your intake of salt or salt substitutes, and you should have your blood pressure checked frequently. Some other tests will be done to monitor your progress.
How Spirix 25mg Tablet Works
How to Use Spirix 25mg Tablet
Benefits of Spirix 25mg Tablet
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Spirix 25mg lowers blood pressure by removing excess salt and water from your body. Lowering of blood pressure makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and puts you at a lesser risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. In general, this medicine is used along with other blood pressure-lowering medicines. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
- In Edema: Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Spirix 25mg helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
- In Heart failure: Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body.This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
- In Low potassium: Spirix 25mg prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, removes excess water and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
Uses of Spirix 25mg Tablet
- Edema
- Low potassium
- Heart failure
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Spirix 25mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Spirix 25mg may cause breast pain/swelling, irregular periods (women), or trouble with sexual performance.
- Your doctor will regularly check your kidney function and the amount of potassium in your blood while you are on this medicine.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Spirix 25mg affects you.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, swelling in feet, or difficulty breathing.
- It may increase the level of potassium in your blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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