In Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet helps reduce fluid retention and maintains potassium levels while also assisting in reducing fluid retention. This way it helps to address the underlying cause of ascites, manage the symptoms, and maintain electrolyte balance, leading to effective diuresis and improved quality of life for individuals with liver cirrhosis-associated ascites.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.Avoid Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet with dietary sodium.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : UNSAFE
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. | - Liver : CAUTION
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
What are the recommended storage conditions for Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.| What are the contraindications associated with the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?::: The use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addison's disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.| What is Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?::: Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of furosemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients with resistant hypertension, congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), and liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema).| Is it safe to use Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet?::: Yes, Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.| Can the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet cause dizziness?::: Yes, the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.| Can the use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet cause gout?::: Yes, Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet can cause gout. Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.
Aldoloc 20 mg/50 mg Tablet contains two medicines: furosemide and spironolactone, which act on different parts of the kidney to remove excess fluid. Furosemide is a short-acting loop diuretic that helps the kidneys eliminate sodium, chloride, and water through urine, thereby reducing fluid overload and blood pressure. Spironolactone is a long-acting aldosterone antagonist that promotes the excretion of sodium and water while conserving potassium, helping maintain electrolyte balance and preventing potassium loss during treatment.