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