Spironolactone Tablet
NDC 65162-511
Product Information
Spironolactone is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc. Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is supplied as a white tablet for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 65162-511 and 7 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 65162-511?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- SPIRONOLACTONE 25 mg/1 - A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- SPIRONOLACTONE (UNII: 27O7W4T232)
- SPIRONOLACTONE (UNII: 27O7W4T232) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- CALCIUM SULFATE (UNII: WAT0DDB505)
- STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
- PEPPERMINT (UNII: V95R5KMY2B)
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
- POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
- POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)
- HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
- TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 8000 (UNII: Q662QK8M3B)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 198222 - spironolactone 100 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 198223 - spironolactone 50 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 313096 - spironolactone 25 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Spironolactone
Spironolactone is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism (the body produces too much aldosterone, a naturally occurring hormone); low potassium levels; heart failure; and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including liver, or kidney disease. It is also used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Spironolactone is in a class of medications called aldosterone receptor antagonists. It causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and sodium from the body into the urine but reduces the loss of potassium from the body. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
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Blood Pressure Medicines
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is when blood puts too much pressure against the walls of your arteries. About 1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure, usually with no symptoms. But it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney disease.
What lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure?
Healthy lifestyle changes can help reduce high blood pressure:
- Losing weight
- Being physically active
- Managing stress
- Reducing sodium in your diet
- Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs
- Getting enough sleep
What if lifestyle changes alone cannot lower blood pressure?
Sometimes lifestyle changes alone cannot control or lower your high blood pressure. In that case, your health care provider may prescribe blood pressure medicines.
How do blood pressure medicines work?
Blood pressure medicines work in different ways to lower blood pressure:
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) keep your blood vessels from narrowing as much
- Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from entering the muscle cells of your heart and blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to relax.
- Diuretics remove extra water and sodium (salt) from your body. This lowers the amount of fluid in your blood. Diuretics are often used with other high blood pressure medicines, sometimes in one combined pill.
- Beta blockers help your heart beat slower and with less force. This means that your heart pumps less blood through your blood vessels. Beta blockers are typically used only as a backup option or if you also have certain other conditions.
Often, two or more medicines work better than one. While taking the medicines, it is still important to keep up with your healthy lifestyle changes.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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