spironolactone
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rə noun Pharmacology.
a steroid, C 2 4 H 3 2 O 4 S, used in combination with other drugs as a diuretic and antihypertensive.
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| a diuretic that increases water loss from the kidneys and is much used to treat oedema in heart and kidney failure | |
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Example sentences
Anti-androgen medications such as spironolactone may be tried if birth control pills do not work.
Another drug, spironolactone, can prevent salt retention and help patients with severe heart failure.
The drug, called spironolactone, was developed as a diuretic but was found to also clear up acne and facial hair.
Drugs that can increase aldosterone measurements include lithium, spironolactone, and verapamil.
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