Comparing Spironolactone vs Potassium Bicarbonate
Spironolactone | Potassium bicarbonate |
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Spironolactone | Potassium bicarbonate |
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Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypokalemia, Prevention of Hypokalemia. potassium bicarbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 696 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: spironolactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: potassium bicarbonate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Aldactone, CaroSpir | Effer-K, Effervescent Potassium, K-vescent, Klor-Con/EF, Quick-K | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
37 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 383 drugs are known to interact with spironolactone:
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A total of 66 drugs are known to interact with potassium bicarbonate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
January 21, 1960 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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