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Spironolactone

Immuno suppressant

Description

Spironolactone is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension and heart failure with some indications aside from cardiovascular disease. It is in the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist class of drugs.

Mechanism of action

Causes diuresis by acting as competitive antagonist of aldosterone and causes sodium excretion & potassium retention.

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Mechanism of action

Causes diuresis by acting as competitive antagonist of aldosterone and causes sodium excretion & potassium retention.

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