Aldactone is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure or swelling (edema) associated with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder. It is also used as a therapy for people with hyperaldosteronism (a condition in which the adrenal gland produces too much of the hormone aldosterone) and to treat low potassium levels in the blood. Aldactone is also prescribed along with other medications to increase survival and reduce swelling after heart failure. As a treatment for high blood pressure, it is commonly prescribed as an oral tablet taken along with other medications and lifestyle adjustments to reduce your risk of heart failure.
Aldactone contains the drug spironolactone, which is available in generic form. Aldactone is only available via prescription from a licensed health care provider.