Manufacturer: Thrift Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Furosemide(20mg), Spironolactone(50mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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It is best to take Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet 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.
Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic that works to increase the excretion of Na+ and water by the kidneys by inhibiting their reabsorption from the proximal and distal tubules, as well as the loop of Henle. It works directly acts on the cells of the nephron and indirectly modifies the content of the renal filtrate.
Spironolactone reaches a maximum concentration in 2.6 hours and an active metabolite (canrenone) reaches a maximum concentration in 4.3 hours. When taken with food, the bioavailability of spironolactone increases to 95.4%. Giving spironolactone with food increases the maximum concentration from 209ng/mL to 301ng/mL.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aldoloc
Dehydration
Decreased sodium level in blood
Breast enlargement in male
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Decreased calcium level in blood
Increased blood uric acid
diabetes.
a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
low amount of calcium in the blood.
low amount of sodium in the blood.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
low amount of chloride in the blood.
hearing loss.
Contraindicated for patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, significant impairment of renal excretory function, or hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, severe renal impairment, acute renal failure, anuria, Addison's disease, hypersensitivity to spironolactone.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet helps removes excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Avoid Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
The use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addison's disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.
Q. What is Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of furosemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder), liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema) and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).
Q. Is it safe to use Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?
Yes, Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. Can the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet cause gout?
Yes, Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet can cause gout. Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.
