Hyperaldosteronism medical therapy

Hyperaldosteronism Main page
Patient Information
Overview
Classification 1- Primary hyperaldosteronism 2- Secondary hyperaldosteronism 3- Pseudohyperaldosteronism causes (low renin)
Differentiating diagonsis
History and symptoms

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Overview

Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by a tumor is usually treated with surgery. Removing adrenal tumors may control the symptoms. Even after surgery, some people have hypertension and need to take medication. Avoiding excess salt intake and medication may control the symptoms without surgery. Medications used to treat hyperaldosteronism include:

• Spironolactone (Aldactone; Aldactazide), a diuretic
• Eplerenone (Inspra), which blocks the action of aldosterone

Surgery is not used for secondary hyperaldosteronism, and medications and diet are the mainstays of treatment.