Spironolactone

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Differential Effects of Chlorthalidone Versus Spironolactone on ...  -  ‎Apr 6, 2009‎
Objectives: The objectives were to determine effects of spironolactone and chlorthalidone on SNA and the role of SNA on diuretic-induced insulin resistance Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Combined Receptor Antagonist Stimulation of the Hypothalamic ...  -  ‎Apr 6, 2009‎
Objective: The objective of the study was to use a combination of GR (RU38486, mifepristone) and MR (spironolactone) antagonists to explore the poorly Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Intrarenal Hemodynamics in Primary Aldosteronism before and after ...  -  ‎Apr 6, 2009‎
Both adrenalectomy and spironolactone revert the intrarenal hemodynamic pattern and decrease urinary protein losses. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

‘Higher risk of diseases for women with PCOS'  -  ‎Apr 19, 2009‎
For acne or excess hair growth, a water pill (diuretic) called spironolactone may be prescribed to help reverse these problems. Arab Times

The evaluation of liver dysfunction: When to suspect portal ...  -  ‎Mar 31, 2009‎
If the ascites persists, diuretic dosages are progressively increased to a maximum of 400 mg/d of spironolactone and 160 mg/d of furosemide, Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Bisphenol A, Endocrine Disruptors, Baby Bottles, And You  -  ‎Apr 5, 2009‎
...benzodiazapines), calcium channel blockers (nicardipine, bepridil), antihistamines (doxylamine succinate), and steroids (spironolactone). HealthNewsDigest.com

ADMIRE-HF: New imaging test helps better define risk in heart failure  -  ‎Apr 1, 2009‎
5 Kasama S., Toyama T, Kumakura H, Takayama Y, Ichikawa S, Suzuki T, Kurabayashi M. Spironolactone improves cardiac sympathetic nerve activity and symptoms TheHeart.Org

L'interventionnel s'attaque à l'hypertension artérielle résistante  -  ‎Mar 30, 2009‎
La même amplitude de réduction aurait pu être obtenue avec la spironolactone. Côté sécurité d'emploi, aucun effet indésirable lié à la procédure n'était theheart.org/fr

Risk Factors Associated with a Low Glomerular Filtration Rate in ...  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
A similar trend was seen after spironolactone treatment. Conclusions: In a large cohort of patients with PA, markers of disease activity such as plasma Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

From prescriptions to spray paint — baldness ‘cures’ vary  -  ‎Feb 22, 2009‎
...•Spironolactone (Aldactone). This drug decreases the ability of male hormone to bind to its receptors. It also decreases the production of testosterone. fwdailynews.com

Molecular Imaging for Efficacy of Pharmacologic Intervention in ...  -  ‎Mar 9, 2009‎
Of 63 animals, 50 were treated with captopril (C), losartan (L), spironolactone (S) alone, or in combination (CL, SC, SL, and SCL), and 8 mice received no Cardiosource

Redefining Acne Vulgaris as a Chronic Disease  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
Women susceptible to hormonal flares, such as those who flare premenstrually, can also be prescribed an oral contraceptive or spironolactone to help reduce Medscape

Dual Chamber and VVI Implantable Defibrillator II (DAVID II)  -  ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
57% for diuretic, 27% for digoxin, 18% for spironolactone, 75% for statin, and 17% for antiarrhythmic medication. Overall, 600 patients were randomized. Cardiosource

Balanced hormones aid in getting knocked up  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
To combat those troubling symptoms, Prior has also used spironolactone, a drug that blocks male hormones. The condition is also linked to insulin resistance Georgia Straight

Chicago’s Dr. Mayer Eisenstein Hosts Genetic Lecture by Dr. Mark ...  -  ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
Other physicians, like Dr. Jeff Bradstreet are looking at the usage of other medications, like spironolactone as a hormone modulator. NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

What's the evidence for spironolactone?  -  Jan 21, 2009
There's some good evidence that spironolactone can help people with severe heart failure. We found one big, good-quality study of 1663 people with severe guardian.co.uk,

Spironolactone alleviates late cardiac remodeling after left ...  -  Jan 21, 2009
Tsukashita et al 1 have performed an excellent experimental study to show that spironolactone alleviates remodeling after left ventricular restoration. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

What's the evidence for anti-androgen drugs?  -  Jan 21, 2009
We found one systematic review and two good-quality studies looking at spironolactone.[2] [9] The summary looked at 78 women, although not all of them had guardian.co.uk,

What to expect from treatment  -  Jan 21, 2009
You should see a difference after three to six months with eflornithine cream, or six to 18 months with spironolactone.[4] If these treatments don't work, guardian.co.uk,

Ask Dr. Gott: Could be on too many medications  -  Jan 18, 2009
The spironolactone is probably for your kidneys as well as your heart. Synthroid is for your underactive thyroid gland. The Plaquenil and prednisone are for Monterey County Herald,

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate ...  -  Jan 21, 2009
As Ramaraj points out, hyperkalemia induced by spironolactone is a life-threatening side effect clinicians should look out for. On the other hand, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

PCOS wreaks bodily havoc  -  Feb 2, 2009
In additon to birth control, some doctors may prescribe a drug called spironolactone, which decreases male-pattern hair growth and acne. The Collegian online,

BNP Biomarker Called a Poor Guide for Heart Failure Therapy  -  Jan 27, 2009
Patients with NYHA Class III or IV heart failure were also given spironolactone (Aldactone) or eplerenone (Inspra). Over 18 months of follow-up, MedPage Today,

What treatments work for heart failure?  -  Jan 21, 2009
Spironolactone: This drug makes you produce more urine and stops your body holding on to water and salt. Its brand name is Aldactone. More. guardian.co.uk,

Babies fed on alcohol, food dye  -  Jan 20, 2009
Those given the diuretic spironolactone were exposed to raspberry flavouring and aspartame, the same sweetener used in diet drinks. Sydney Morning Herald,

Irbesartan in Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection ...  -  Dec 3, 2008
The findings of the ongoing National Institutes of Health-sponsored study TOPCAT investigating the role of spironolactone in HFPEF are awaited. Cardiosource,

Aldosterone Blockade and Left Ventricular Dysfunction: A ...  -  Dec 23, 2008
Study Question: What is the evidence on the efficacy of spironolactone (SP), eplerenone (EP), or canrenoate (CAN) in left ventricular systolic dysfunction? Cardiosource,

Australian Women Have Hair Loss Hope  -  Dec 7, 2008
Doctors at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne aim to prove that a drug, spironolactone, used to reduce excessive facial and body hair also stops hair loss RushPRnews.com (press release),

How a woman can combat  -  Dec 20, 2008
Spironolactone is such a medicine. Leuprolide is an example of a medicine that ends male hormone production. Clomiphene can induce ovulation in women Sarasota Herald-Tribune,

Use caution mixing drugs and foods  -  Dec 6, 2008
Some diuretics (spironolactone) cause your body to hold on to potassium, so avoid salt substitutes which contain potassium. Digoxin used for heart failure Tulsa World,

The gender dragon  -  Dec 2, 2008
She swallows down two milligrams of estrogen and 100 milligrams of spironolactone, a testosterone blocker, with some water. San Diego CityBEAT,

“고혈압약 드시는 분, �?�런 �?��?�?� 피하세요�?  -  Dec 2, 2008
...트리암테렌 (triamterene), 스피로노�?�톤(spironolactone) 등 ‘칼륨보충 �?�뇨제’를 복용하는 사람�?� 바나나, 오렌지, 푸른잎 채소 등 칼륨�?� �?부한 �?품�?� 피해야 아�?�비타임즈,

여성�?게 나타나는' 남성형 탈모'  -  Dec 9, 2008
...여성�?� 남성형 탈모�?� 경우 치료를 위해서, 남성형 호르몬 수용체를 차단하는 약물(대표�?으로 스피로노�?�톤, Spironolactone)�?� 사용하거나 여성 호르몬�?� 주요 성분 YTN,

겨울철 다빈�?�질환 예방과 치료<14>-고혈압 병용요법  -  Dec 16, 2008
...특히 thiazide �?�뇨제 투여로서 저칼륨�?�?� 예방하고 �?�뇨강압효과를 높�?�기 위해 spironolactone과 같�?� 칼륨 보존 �?�뇨제를 함께 만든 복합제로 사용해왔다. 디지틀보사,

Two Authorities Discuss Resistant Hypertension and Spironolactone  -  Nov 5, 2008
Henry R. Black, MD, Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of Hypertension Research, New York University School of Medicine, NYU Center for the Medscape (registration)

American heart association conference  -  Nov 20, 2008
...that 25 per cent of patients involved were taking ACE inhibitors and 15 per cent were taking spironolactone, which affect the renin-angiotensin system. Healthcare Republic

Bristol Hypertension Drug Didn't Help Heart-Failure Patients  -  Nov 11, 2008
A government-funded study is testing whether spironolactone, which is a type of drug known as an aldosterone antagonist, can reduce the death rate among CNNMoney.com

Translating New Medical Therapies Into Societal Benefit The Role ...  -  Nov 11, 2008
In 1999, Pitt et al 4 evaluated the addition of spironolactone to standard medical therapy for congestive heart failure. The authors reported that Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),

I-PRESERVE: Strike three for RAAS inhibition in preserved-LVEF ...  -  Nov 12, 2008
..."You have here a trial with [about] 40% on ACE inhibitors, [about] 70% on beta blockers, and a quarter on spironolactone. All of those drugs interact with TheHeart.Org,

Irbesartan in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Study ...  -  Nov 11, 2008
...by the fact that 25% of the patients were also on ACE inhibitors, and 15% were on spironolactone, both of which also impact the renin-angiotensin system. Cardiosource,

A look at big drug mistakes you can avoid  -  Nov 5, 2008
Salt substitutes that contain potassium: Avoid if you're taking certain blood pressure medications (like spironolactone, Diovan or Altace). Press & Sun-Bulletin,

Analysis Suggests That Improvements In Kidney Function In Patients ...  -  Nov 19, 2008
...spironolactone and cimetidine); interactions with other medicines: inhibitors of cytochrome P450 3A4, other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, antacid, Medical News Today (press release),

Şeker hastalığı yaygınlaşıyor  -  Nov 21, 2008
Gerekirse tedaviye "aldosteron antagonisti" olan spironolactone veya eplerenone ya da triamterene veya amiloride eklenebilir. Beslenme planındaki potasyum Hürriyet,

Heart Failure Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk  -  21 Oct 2008
They were also more likely to be taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, diuretics, spironolactone, vitamin K antagonists, MedPage Today,

Acne: “Not All Breakouts are Created Equally�?  -  Sep 27, 2008
Spironolactone (Aldactone), a diuretic used for the treatment of hypertension binds to androgen receptors blocking androgens and thus inhibiting their Vanguard,

Do prescription drugs really cause cancer in humans?  -  Oct 14, 2008
Spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone) is a blood pressure medicine that is sometimes prescribed for hormonal imbalances and facial hair growth in women. BlueRidgeNow.com,

Androgen replacement therapy in women  -  Oct 14, 2008
She had been placed on spironolactone 50 mg twice a day in an attempt to manage the side effects. It had been four months since her last implant. Endocrine Today,

Triple RAAS blockade may slow progression of kidney disease  -  Oct 10, 2008
...cilazapril (5 mg), the angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker (ARB) telmisartan (80 mg), and the aldosterone receptor antagonist spironolactone Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),

Arthritis Patients May Benefit From Cardiac Drugs  -  Oct 8, 2008
The study, headed by Syngle along with experts at Punjabi University and PGI, observed the impact of a spironolactone, a drug commonly used for cardiac RedOrbit,

Really. Is it just a water pill?  -  Oct 6, 2008
Commonly prescribed diuretics are furosemide (Lasix), triamterene, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone (Aldactone), and metolazone (Zaroxolyn). St. Louis American,

Male breast growth an embarrassment  -  Sep 25, 2008
Some medicines can be responsible for breast growth -- the water pill spironolactone and the blood pressure medicine nifedipine are two examples. The Beacon Herald,

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