Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet DIUREX 50mg / 20mg capsules
- Product code:
- W07005001
- Quantity:
- 20
- Indicated for:
- heart failure
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- spironolactone + furosemide (diuretics)
- ATC
- C03EB01 — Cardiovascular system | Diuretics | Diuretics and potassium-sparing agents in combination | High-ceiling diuretics and potassium-sparing agents
Precautions:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Electrolyte disturbances
This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.
The combination of spironolactone and furosemide is used for the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disorders. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, while furosemide is a loop diuretic, both helping to eliminate excess fluid from the body.
The medication is taken orally, as directed by a doctor, usually once daily. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and undergo regular check-ups to monitor electrolyte levels and kidney function.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as dizziness, electrolyte imbalances, or nausea. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and electrolyte imbalances. In rare cases, severe reactions such as hyperkalemia or kidney failure may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is taken orally, as directed by a doctor, usually once daily. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and undergo regular check-ups to monitor electrolyte levels and kidney function.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as dizziness, electrolyte imbalances, or nausea. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and electrolyte imbalances. In rare cases, severe reactions such as hyperkalemia or kidney failure may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about DIUREX 50mg / 20mg
- Substance:
- spironolactone + furosemide
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W07005001
- Concentration:
- 50mg / 20mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 31.61 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Compensation lists for DIUREX 50mg / 20mg Terapia
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 31.61 RON
- Copayment
- 27.14 RON
- Patient
- 4.47 RON