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== 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]].

...to denote a compound containing oxygen. "Potassium" is a chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. ...th [[hypertension]] (high blood pressure) or [[edema]] (swelling caused by excess fluid in the body's tissues).

...he body. By blocking aldosterone, Spironolactone helps the kidneys excrete excess salt and water while retaining potassium. * [[Aldosterone]]

...[Conn's syndrome]], is a disorder characterized by the overproduction of [[aldosterone]] hormone from the [[adrenal glands]]. This overproduction leads to a decre * Aldosterone: from Latin 'alde' meaning 'of the adrenal gland' and 'sterone' meaning 'st

...imarily used in the treatment of [[hypertension]] and [[edema]] associated with congestive [[heart failure]]. Mexrenone works by inhibiting the actions of the hormone [[aldosterone]] in the [[kidney]]. This results in an increase in the excretion of water

...Syndrome is a disease characterized by the overproduction of the hormone [[aldosterone]] by the adrenal glands. This overproduction can be due to a benign tumor ( The excess aldosterone produced in Conn's Syndrome leads to a decrease in potassium levels (hypoka

...n your body. By blocking aldosterone, amiloride helps your body get rid of excess water and salt, but keeps it from losing too much potassium. * [[Diuretic]]: A type of medication that helps your body get rid of excess water and salt.

...ctioning and produce excess amounts of hormones, such as [[cortisol]] or [[aldosterone]], leading to conditions such as [[Cushing's syndrome]] or [[Conn's syndrom ...Functioning adenomas, on the other hand, can cause symptoms related to the excess production of hormones.

...ust below the rib cage. They are responsible for filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities from the blood. These waste products are stored * [[Nephrology]]: This is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the kidneys and its diseases.

...tions and links to further information for key terms in medicine, starting with the letter A. ...n (hydrogen ion H+), or, alternatively, capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair (a Lewis acid).