spironolactone has been researched along with Psychotic Disorders in 2 studies
Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.
Psychotic Disorders: Disorders in which there is a loss of ego boundaries or a gross impairment in reality testing with delusions or prominent hallucinations. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Newmark, SR | 1 |
| Dluhy, RG | 1 |
| Bennett, AH | 1 |
| Dujardin, P | 1 |
| Soubiran, P | 1 |
| Niccolai, P | 1 |
| Audoly, P | 1 |
| Daniel, R | 1 |
| Kermarec, J | 1 |
2 other studies available for spironolactone and Psychotic Disorders
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Ectopic adrenocorticotropin syndrome with prostatic carcinoma.
Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 17-Ketosteroids; Adenocarcinoma; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Blood Gluco | 1973 |
[Severe hypokalemia with tetraplegia due to laxative abuse. Clinical, histological and ultrastructural study (2 cases)].
Topics: Adult; Cathartics; Constipation; Female; Humans; Hypokalemia; Male; Muscles; Potassium; Potassium Ch | 1974 |