Canrenoic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Canrenoic Acid (as the salt potassium canrenoate) is an aldosterone antagonist. Like spironolactone, it is a prodrug, which is metabolized to canrenone in the body.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Canrenoic Acid |
| Generic | Canrenoic acid |
| Canrenoic acid Other Names | ácido canrenoico, Canrenoate, Canrenoic acid |
| Type | |
| Formula | C22H30O4 |
| Weight | Average: 358.478 Monoisotopic: 358.214409446 |
| Groups | Approved, Withdrawn |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Canrenoic Acid is an aldosterone antagonist used in primary hyperaldosteronism and other disorders related to aberrant aldosterone levels.
Canrenoic Acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Edema, Edema caused by Secondary aldosteronism, Essential Arterial Hypertension, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Primary Hyperaldosteronism
