Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Spironolactone as follows:
- Spironolactone can increase potassium levels in the body. If any potassium supplements are being taken, they should be immediately discontinued on the supplement. Continuing potassium supplements along with these diuretics can pose serious risk for hyperkalemia, leading to conduction disturbances of the heart and heart block.
- Be cautious about using any other medications with the risk for causing hyperkalemia. Discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications along with any new medications being prescribed for risk of hyperkalemia and consequent cardiac arrhythmias.
- If a dose is missed, it should be taken at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, the missed dose can be skipped. Compensating for the missed dose by taking an extra dose can pose serious risk for an episode of extremely low blood pressure.
