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Aldactone 100 mg/1

spironolactone · TABLET, FILM COATED · Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc

No Recall HistoryCurrently in Shortage
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Spironolactone is a prescription medication that works by blocking aldosterone, a hormone that regulates salt and water balance in the body, and is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and conditions involving fluid buildup. It comes as a 100 mg oral tablet.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Aldactone
Generic Name
spironolactone
NDC Code (Product)
0025-1031
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Strength
100 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA012151
Drug Class
Aldosterone Antagonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
01/21/1960

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

dyspnoea10,606 reports
fatigue8,372 reports
nausea7,995 reports
diarrhoea7,587 reports
acute kidney injury6,899 reports
dizziness6,379 reports
headache6,028 reports
hypotension5,906 reports
off label use5,769 reports
drug ineffective5,306 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aldactone used for?

Spironolactone is a prescription medication that works by blocking aldosterone, a hormone that regulates salt and water balance in the body, and is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and conditions involving fluid buildup. It comes as a 100 mg oral tablet.

Is Aldactone a controlled substance?

Aldactone is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Aldactone?

The generic name for Aldactone is spironolactone. There are 12 other brand versions of spironolactone.

What is the NDC code for Aldactone 100 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Aldactone 100 mg/1 is 0025-1031, listed by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc.

Product NDC

0025-1031

Package NDC

0025-1031-31

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