Lactone 100 mg Tablet

Lactone 100 mg Tablet contains 100 mg of spironolactone in each tablet. It is a potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist used to help the body get rid of extra fluid while keeping potassium from dropping too low. Lactone 100 mg Tablet is prescribed for conditions such as edema related to heart failure, liver disease, or kidney problems, and for high blood pressure in selected patients. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is typically used when a prescriber has decided a 100 mg dose is appropriate.

How it works: Spironolactone works by blocking aldosterone, a hormone that tells the kidneys to hold on to salt and water. In tablet form, Lactone 100 mg Tablet helps the body pass more fluid in the urine while limiting potassium loss.

Lactone 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength spironolactone tablet, so it is not the same as starting with a lower-dose tablet. Doctors may choose Lactone 100 mg Tablet when a patient needs a stronger effect or a dose that fits an established treatment plan, especially for fluid retention or resistant blood pressure control. The tablet form is convenient for once-daily or split dosing plans, depending on the prescription.

• Edema (fluid retention)
• Heart failure-related swelling
• High blood pressure
• Liver disease-related ascites
• Kidney disease-related edema
• Primary hyperaldosteronism

• Swallow the Lactone 100 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; some patients take it once daily, while others may need divided doses.
• Taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep dosing consistent.
• If it makes you urinate more, taking it earlier in the day may help limit nighttime bathroom trips.

Each Lactone 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of spironolactone. The doctor decides how often it should be taken based on the condition being treated, kidney function, potassium levels, and response to therapy; this may be once daily or split into multiple doses. Do not take more than prescribed, because higher doses can raise the risk of dehydration, low blood pressure, and high potassium.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Spironolactone may include:

• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Increased urination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Breast tenderness or enlargement

• Lactone 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength product, so it should be used only when a clinician has reviewed your dose and labs.
• This medicine can increase potassium; avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor says to use them.
• Regular blood tests may be needed to check potassium and kidney function.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, or a history of electrolyte problems.
• It may cause dizziness; be careful driving or standing up quickly, especially after the first doses or dose increases.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• ACE inhibitors or ARBs may increase the risk of high potassium.
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes can cause dangerous hyperkalemia.
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce the diuretic effect and affect kidney function.
• Other blood pressure medicines may add to dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Lithium levels can rise and become toxic when taken with spironolactone.

Store Lactone 100 mg Tablet in a cool, dry place in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.