Silectone 100 mg Tablet

Silectone 100 mg Tablet is an oral tablet that contains 100 mg of spironolactone in each tablet. It belongs to the potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist class. Doctors prescribe Silectone 100 mg Tablet to help treat conditions such as high blood pressure, fluid retention (edema), heart failure-related swelling, and certain hormone-related conditions when spironolactone is appropriate. Because this is the 100 mg strength, it is a higher-strength tablet that should be used only when a clinician has decided that this dose is right for the patient.

How it works: Spironolactone works by blocking aldosterone, a hormone that tells the body to hold on to salt and water. In this tablet form, it helps the kidneys remove extra fluid while reducing potassium loss compared with many other water pills.

Silectone 100 mg Tablet is the higher-strength option compared with Silectone 25 mg Tablet, so it is better suited for patients who need a larger spironolactone dose rather than those starting on a low dose. A doctor may choose this strength when a smaller tablet strength would not provide enough effect, or when a patient has already tolerated spironolactone and needs a dose adjustment. It may take several days of regular use before the full benefit is noticed, even though some effects such as increased urination may be felt sooner.

• High blood pressure
• Fluid retention (edema)
• Heart failure-related swelling
• Primary hyperaldosteronism
• Certain hormone-related conditions as directed by a doctor

• Take Silectone 100 mg Tablet by mouth with a glass of water.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• If it makes you urinate more, taking it earlier in the day may be more convenient.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber tells you it is appropriate.
• Follow your doctor’s exact instructions, because this 100 mg tablet is a higher strength and is not meant for self-adjusting the dose.

Each Silectone 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of spironolactone per tablet. The doctor decides how often it should be taken based on the condition being treated, kidney function, and potassium levels; some patients take it once daily, while others may need divided doses. The total daily dose should not be increased on your own, and the maximum amount per day is determined by your prescriber for your specific situation.

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

Common side effects of Spironolactone may include:

• More frequent urination
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Menstrual changes

• Silectone 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so dosing errors can more easily cause high potassium or dehydration if it is not taken exactly as prescribed.
• People with kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes need extra monitoring while using spironolactone.
• Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-based salt substitutes unless your doctor specifically approves them.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how you react.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before starting this tablet.
• If you have heart rhythm problems or are taking medicines that raise potassium, your prescriber may need lab checks more often.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril
• ARBs such as losartan
• Potassium supplements or potassium salt substitutes
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other diuretics or blood pressure medicines

Store Silectone 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.