Spironolactone
Uses
Spironolactone is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, cirrhosis and low potassium.
How it Works
Spironolactone works by lowering swelling by removing the levels of excess water and electrolytes in the body. Spironolactone works without loss of potassium from the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Spironolactone can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Drowsiness,
Confusion,
Breast enlargement in male,
Leg cramps,
Increased creatinine level in bloo
Furosemide
Uses
Furosemide is used for Treatment of edema,hypertension and hypercalcemia.
How it Works
Furosemide is known as a diuretic. Furosemide works in the kidneys and removes excess water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Furosemide works by inhibiting the absorption of sodium and chloride in the proximal and distal tubules and in the loop of Henle.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Furosemide can include the symptoms below;
Pancreatitis,
Jaundice,
Anorexia,
Oral and gastric irritation,
Cramping,
Diarrhea,
Dehydration,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Decreased magnesium level in blood,
Increased blood uric acid,
Hearing loss