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What drugs block the action of aldosterone?

Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective Aldactone. CaroSpir. eplerenone. finerenone. Inspra. Kerendia. spironolactone.

reference.medscape.com - Aldosterone Antagonists, Selective | Drug, OTCs & Herbals

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How does aldosterone make you feel?

High aldosterone levels can cause high blood pressure and low potassium levels. Low potassium levels may cause weakness, tingling, muscle spasms, and periods of temporary paralysis.

merckmanuals.com - Hyperaldosteronism - Hormonal and Metabolic Disorders - Merck Manuals

Measurement of sodium, potassium, and hormone levels in the blood

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Doctors who suspect hyperaldosteronism test the levels of sodium and potassium in the blood to see whether the potassium level is low. However, sometimes people with hyperaldosteronism have a normal potassium level. The sodium level may be mildly increased. Doctors also measure renin and aldosterone levels. If the aldosterone level is high, spironolactone or eplerenone, drugs that block the action of aldosterone, may be given to see if the levels of sodium and potassium return to normal. Doctors also measure the levels of renin. In Conn syndrome, the levels of renin are also very low because they are suppressed by high levels of aldosterone. In secondary hyperaldosteronism, the levels of renin are high, and they stimulate production of aldosterone.

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