Spironolactone-reduces the intake of sodium and water. It's used for heart patients as a mild diuretic-control CHF and blood pressure by reducing the sodium intake that prohibits the natural exchange of sodium and potassium in the cell, due to the intake of a lot of water into the cell due to the sodium; as a potassium saving drug-good for those on diuretics (again, by controlling the sodium intake); and for hyperaldosteronism because it's an aldosterone antagonist. It reduces the action of the hormone by again, reducing sodium and water intake.
We will likely begin using this on Baby but need to consult with the MSU vet hospital vets.
"Since aldosterone inhibition decreases sodium reabsorption, it also decreases potassium excretion resulting in higher serum potassium levels."
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