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spironolactone and Urinary Retention

spironolactone has been researched along with Urinary Retention in 1 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.

Urinary Retention: Inability to empty the URINARY BLADDER with voiding (URINATION).

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Montrella-Waybill, M1
Clore, JN1
Schoolwerth, AC1
Watlington, CO1

Other Studies

1 other study available for spironolactone and Urinary Retention

ArticleYear
Evidence that high dose cortisol-induced Na+ retention in man is not mediated by the mineralocorticoid receptor.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 1991, Volume: 72, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Blood Pressure; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Fludrocortisone; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Ki

1991