What is Carospir?
Carospir, a potassium-sparing diuretic, is a water pill that keeps potassium levels in check and prevents the body from absorbing excessive salt.
Carospir can be used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Carospir can also treat fluid accumulation and oedema in patients with congestive cardiac failure, liver cirrhosis, or a kidney condition called the nephrotic syndrome.
Carospir can also be used to diagnose or manage a condition where you have too much aldosterone. Aldosterone, a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands, helps regulate your body's salt and water balance. Carospir can be used in other ways not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side effects of Carospir
If you experience symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, seek medical help immediately: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling to lips, face, tongue and throat.
Carospir may cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if:
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- Little or no urination
- High potassium level: nausea, tingly feelings, chest pains, irregular heartbeats, and loss of mobility;
- Signs of electrolyte imbalance include increased thirst or urination, confusion, vomiting, muscle pain, slurred speech, severe weakness, numbness, loss of coordination and feeling unsteady.
Carospir can cause the following side effects:
- Breast swelling or tenderness
There may be other side effects. Call your physician immediately if experiencing side effects; alternatively, the FDA can be reached at 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report these.
Warnings
Carospir should not be used if your symptoms include Addison’s disease or high potassium levels in the blood. You also shouldn't use it while taking Eplerenone.
Before you take this drug
Carospir should not be used if:
- Addison's disease (a disorder of the adrenal glands);
- Hyperkalemia is a condition where you have high potassium levels in your blood.
- If you're unable to urinate,
- If you also take eplerenone,
Contact your physician if any of the following apply to you:
- An electrolyte imbalance is a low level of sodium, calcium, or magnesium in your blood.
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Heart disease.
Notify your healthcare provider immediately of any foreseeable pregnancy or any plans to become pregnant. Congestive heart disease, cirrhosis, or uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause medical problems for the mother and the baby. If you are pregnant, you should consult your doctor before taking carospir. Carospir may cause problems if you are breastfeeding. You should consult your doctor if you are concerned about any risks.
How to take Carospir?
Read and follow all instructions or guides provided with your medication.Sometimes, your doctor will change the dose. Take the medication exactly as instructed.
This medicine should never be shared with another individual even if their symptoms match those of this medicine. Take carospir the same way every time, whether you take it with food or not. Medical tests will be required frequently.
Tell your doctor that you are using carospir. Carospir should be disclosed to any doctor you see. Tell your surgeon that you are currently taking this medication if you require surgery. You may have to stop using this medicine for a few days.
Even if you're feeling well, you should continue to take your medication if you have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is often a silent condition. Blood pressure medications may be needed for the rest of your life. Store away from heat and light.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If it is almost time for your next dose, simply skip this missed one and continue taking what is prescribed.Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately if you suspect having eaten poison and seek immediate medical care.
What should be avoided?
Alcohol can cause certain side effects to worsen. Use potassium supplements and salt substitutes only if your doctor recommends them.
Avoid eating a lot of salt. This medication can be less effective if you consume too much salt. Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you have a better understanding of how carospir affects you. You may have impaired reactions. You may feel dizzy if you get up quickly from a seated or lying position.
Interaction with other drug
Carospir can make you feel dizzy. Before taking an opioid, sleeping pill, muscle relaxant, or medication for depression or seizures, consult your doctor.
Tell your doctor what other medications you are currently taking, such as:
- Colchicine;
- Digoxin;
- Lithium;
- Loperamide;
- Trimethoprim;
- Heart or blood pressure medication (especially another diuretic);
- Medicine to prevent blood clots;
- Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, and Indomethacin are all nsaids.
This list is incomplete. Carospir may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines and vitamin and herb products. This list does not include all possible drug interactions.
