Spironolactone-associated aggravation of renal functional impairment

Neale, T.J.; Lynn, K.L.; Bailey, R.R.

New Zealand Medical Journal 83(559): 147-149

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8446
PMID: 1064790
Document Number: 105426
Five patients in whom deterioration in renal function was associated with the use of the aldosterone antagonist, spironolactone, are reported. Care in the use of this drug is urged, especially in the elderly. Patients with known renal functional impairment should not receive this agent.

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