aldactone
noun
Meaning
A prescription medication that acts as a potassium-sparing diuretic to treat fluid buildup and hypertension.
Examples
- The physician adjusted the dosage of Aldactone to better manage the patient's heart failure symptoms.
- Because Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, patients are often advised to monitor their potassium levels closely.
Synonyms: spironolactone, diuretic, water pill