Spironolactone is contraindicated with which of the following drugs:
Correct Answer: Enalapril.
Description: Spironolactone is a K+ sparing diuretic. It should be used cautiously if the patient is receiving K+ salts or drugs increasing serum K+ levels.
ACE inhibitors can also cause hyperkalemia as an adverse effect. If these are combined with K+ sparing diuretics, cardiac arrhythmia due to high serum K+ levels may develop
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