Joint Formulary & PAD

Spironolactone - Oedema

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
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Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Spironolactone
Indication :
Oedema
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Keywords :
potassium sparing diuretics, aldosterone antagonists
Brand Names Include :
Aldactone
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Spironolactone is used to treat.

Committee Recommendations (2)

GENERIC Spironolactone has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.

NOTE - the branded product, Aldactone, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.
This drug has been agreed as appropriate for initiation in Primary Care and/or continued in Primary Care following a recommendation from specialists in other health care sectors. Following consideration by the PCN, it has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.