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• Aldosterone antagonists
  == Aldosterone Antagonists == ...te-rone an-tag-o-nists) are a class of drugs that inhibit the effects of [[aldosterone]], a hormone produced by the [[adrenal glands]].
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• Aldosterone
  |Term=Aldosterone ...the balance of water and salts in the kidney by keeping sodium in the body and releasing potassium from the body. 
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• Eplerenone
  ...ension]]. It is a synthetic [[Steroid]] and is classified as a [[Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist]] (SARA). ...is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with 'Epler' from 'epoxy' and 'enone' from 'carbolactone'.
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• Captopril suppression test
  ...onism]], a condition characterized by excessive secretion of the hormone [[aldosterone]] from the [[adrenal glands]]. ...the test. "Suppression" refers to the intended effect of the medication on aldosterone production.
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• Adrenocortical
  ...n and structure of the adrenal glands, which are situated atop the kidneys and have a layered outer portion known as the cortex. ...ce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.
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• Hypoaldosteronism
  ...ed by the [[adrenal glands]] that helps regulate the balance of [[sodium]] and [[potassium]] in the body. ...words "hypo" meaning "under", "aldo" referring to the hormone aldosterone, and "ism" denoting a condition or disease.
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• Spironolactone
  ...rm "Spironolactone" is derived from the words 'spiro', which means spiral, and 'lactone', a type of chemical compound. The name reflects the drug's molecu ...can also be used to treat [[high blood pressure]], [[hyperaldosteronism]], and low potassium levels.
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• Potassium-sparing diuretics
  ...um]] in the [[urine]]. They are used in the management of [[hypertension]] and [[edema]]. ...]] and [[eplerenone]], while sodium channel blockers include [[amiloride]] and [[triamterene]].
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• Primary aldosteronism
  ...e [[adrenal glands]]. This overproduction leads to the retention of sodium and loss of potassium in the body, which can result in high blood pressure (hyp ...rom the hormone "aldosterone" that is primarily involved in the condition, and the suffix "-ism" which denotes a condition or disease. The term "Conn's sy
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• Fimasartan
  ...eases [[aldosterone]], a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys. ...on of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and releases aldosterone.
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• Adrenal cortex
  ...adrenal cortex plays a crucial role in the human body's response to stress and in the regulation of various metabolic processes. ...rived from the Latin words "ad" meaning "near", "renes" meaning "kidneys", and "cortex" meaning "bark" or "rind". Thus, the term literally translates to "
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• Mineralocorticoid
  ...cortex" meaning "bark" or "outer layer", referring to the hormones' origin and their role in regulating mineral balance in the body. ...e cells of the [[kidney]] to increase the reabsorption of sodium and water and the excretion of potassium.
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• Hyperaldosteronism
  ...variety of health issues, including [[hypertension]] (high blood pressure) and [[hypokalemia]] (low potassium levels). ...k words "hyper" meaning over, "aldo" referring to the hormone aldosterone, and "ism" indicating a condition or disease.
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• Antimineralocorticoid
  ...corticoid", which refers to a class of steroid hormones that regulate salt and water balance in the body. ...tion of aldosterone, antimineralocorticoids help to reduce fluid retention and lower blood pressure.
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• Aldosteronism
  ...iety of health issues, most notably [[hypertension]] (high blood pressure) and [[hypokalemia]] (low potassium levels). ...ldosterone itself is named after the adrenal glands (where it is produced) and the chemical steroid structure it shares with other hormones.
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• Finerenone
  ...]] (MRA) that is used in the treatment of [[chronic kidney disease]] (CKD) and [[heart failure]] (HF). It is developed by [[Bayer]], a German multinationa ...e' refers to its chemical structure, which contains a double bond ('-ene') and a ketone group ('-one').
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• Primary hyperaldosteronism
  ...leads to a decrease in [[potassium]] levels and an increase in [[sodium]] and [[water]] retention, causing high [[blood pressure]] (hypertension). * Aldosterone: from Latin 'alde' meaning 'of the adrenal gland' and 'sterone' meaning 'steroid hormone'
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• Pseudohyperaldosteronism
  ...the symptoms and signs of [[hyperaldosteronism]], but without the elevated aldosterone levels typically seen in true hyperaldosteronism. ...referring to the condition caused by excessive production of the hormone [[aldosterone]].
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• Canrenone
  ...ng in Italy and Belgium. It is an active metabolite of [[spironolactone]], and is believed to be partially responsible for its effects. ...fluid in the body, such as [[congestive heart failure]], liver cirrhosis, and kidney disease.
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• Conn syndrome
  ...''', is a hormonal disorder that involves an overproduction of the hormone aldosterone by the adrenal glands. This condition was first described by [[Jerome W. Co ...words "hyper" meaning "over", "aldo" referring to the hormone aldosterone, and "ism" denoting a condition or disease.
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