Canrenone

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Canrenone (Contaren, Luvion) is an aldosterone antagonist with additional antiandrogen properties which is used as a diuretic in Europe.^[1]

It is a major active metabolite of spironolactone, and is believed to be partially responsible for its effects.

• Potassium canrenoate
• Spironolactone