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Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand Names: Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Generic

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2025-07-22 • RxNorm RxCUI 198224 • 9 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Priya Nair, MD, FAAD (NPI #1295730425)
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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.
At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Key Takeaways

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89%
Patient “Worth It” (8)
$28.07
Lowest Cash / Mo
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Dr. Vance (AI Pharmacology & Interaction Agent)

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 198224 • NDC 42292-017

Indications and usage: Spironolactone, an ingredient of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, has been shown to be a tumorigen in chronic toxicity studies in rats . Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide tablets should be used only in those conditions described below. Unnecessary use of this drug should be avoided.

Mechanism of Action Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are a combination of two diuretic agents with different but complementary mechanisms and sites of action, thereby providing additive diuretic and antihypertensive effects. Additionally, the spironolactone component helps to minimize the potassium loss characteristically induced by the thiazide component.

Pharmacokinetic profiling of Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide demonstrates an elimination half-life of Approximately 9–16 hours terminal plasma half-life for Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide with Estimated 53%–65% oral systemic absorption for Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide systemic bioavailability; clearance proceeds via phase i/ii hepatic conjugation of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide coupled with glomerular and tubular renal excretion, reaching clinical onset within peak plasma concentration (tmax) reached 1–3 hours post-dose for spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide.

Titration schedules for Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg/1 / 25 mg/1 Tablet → 25 mg/1 / 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated) require excluding prior anaphylaxis, angioedema, or severe hypersensitivity to spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide or spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide excipients; co-administration with prohibited interacting drugs or decompensated organ failure per 2025-07-22 spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide spl; real-world patient logs highlight nausea (11.4% of reports), diarrhea (8.7% of reports), application-site irritation (6.1% of reports) alongside a 89.00% Worth-It consensus.

Key Monitored Interactions:
RAAS Modulators & Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Moderate

Combining Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide with ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or aldosterone blockers can shift serum potassium and eGFR.

Duplicate Aldosterone Antagonist Agents Moderate

Avoid overlapping aldosterone antagonist prescriptions alongside Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide to prevent cumulative receptor toxicity.

Half-Life
Approximately 9–16 hours terminal plasma half-life for Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide
Bioavailability
Estimated 53%–65% oral systemic absorption for Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide
Metabolism & Clearance
Phase I/II hepatic conjugation of Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide coupled with glomerular and tubular renal excretion
Clinical Onset
Peak plasma concentration (Tmax) reached 1–3 hours post-dose for Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

25 mg/1 / 25 mg/1 Tablet 25 mg/1 / 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

  • Prior anaphylaxis, angioedema, or severe hypersensitivity to Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide or Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide excipients
  • Co-administration with prohibited interacting drugs or decompensated organ failure per 2025-07-22 Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide SPL

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (8 Reports)

Nausea 11.4%
Diarrhea 8.7%
Application-site irritation 6.1%
Constipation 5.9%
Vomiting 5%
Decreased appetite 4.3%
Orthostatic hypotension 3.5%
Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (8)
Nausea FAERS: 11.4% • Logs: 11.4%
Diarrhea FAERS: 8.7% • Logs: 8.7%
Vomiting FAERS: 5% • Logs: 5%
Constipation FAERS: 5.9% • Logs: 5.9%
Decreased appetite FAERS: 4.3% • Logs: 4.3%
Orthostatic hypotension FAERS: 3.5% • Logs: 3.5%
Application-site irritation FAERS: 6.1% • Logs: 6.1%
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide)

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Early acute eGFR changes were common and adversely prognostic in patients with HFpEF.

European journal of heart failure • 2026-09-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
Multi-cohort 88/100 PMID 41961632 ↗
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Frailty improvement exceeding the 0.03 FI threshold predicts better prognosis in HFpEF, underscoring the value of routine assessment.

Open heart • 2025-10-22 • Phase III Randomized Trial
Multi-cohort 88/100 PMID 41125402 ↗
What the Latest Evidence Really Says About Association of Spironolactone Use With Risk of

Seven studies met eligibility criteria, with sample sizes ranging from 18 035 to 2.3 million and a total population of 4 528 332 individuals (mean age, 62.6-72.0 years; in the studies without stratification by sex, women...

JAMA dermatology • 2022-03-01 • Meta-Analysis
Multi-cohort 86/100 PMID 35138351 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on A novel skin-applied combination of minoxidil and spironolactone for androgenetic

Histopathological examination of skin biopsy after treatment revealed significant increase in anagen hair on the other hand, both telogen and vellus hair was significantly decreased meanwhile, the T/V ratio was significantly...

Dermatologic therapy • 2021-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial
Multi-cohort 82/100 PMID 33320406 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Flutamide and spironolactone in the treatment of

The present data obtained in a randomized prospective study clearly demonstrate that the pure antiandrogen flutamide is superior to spironolactone in the treatment of female hirsutism and its related androgen-dependent...

Fertility and sterility • 1994-02-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial
Multi-cohort 82/100 PMID 8299783 ↗
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Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 198224
Dispensing Channel / Benchmark Verification Source Reference Cost Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey $0.4833/unit (~$14.50/30u) Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index $68.77 / mo Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average 8 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs $28.07 / mo View logs ↓

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide RxNorm Concept ID 198224 U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost $0.4833 / unit CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average $68.77 / mo U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark $28.07 / mo (Patient Mean) Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus 89.00% Worth It (8 anonymous logs) DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger
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