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