Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug classes:Aldosterone receptor antagonists, Potassium-sparing diuretics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 1, 2021.
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Indications and Usage for Carospir Suspension
CAROSPIR (spironolactone) is indicated in the management of:
Heart Failure
CAROSPIR is indicated for treatment of NYHA Class III-IV heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and to reduce the need for hospitalization for heart failure.
CAROSPIR is usually administered in conjunction with other heart failure therapies.
Hypertension
CAROSPIR is indicated as an add-on therapy for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adult patients who are not adequately controlled on other agents. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits...
