Dytor Plus 10 Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Spironolactone (50mg) + Torasemide (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Dytor Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Dytor Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension. It is used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dytor Plus 10 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Dytor Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Spironolactone and Torasemide.
Quick Tips
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded) in some patients. If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness, it is recommended to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Can the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet cause gout?
Yes, Dytor Plus 10 Tablet can cause gout. The medicine contains torasemide, which can increase blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.
Can the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid)?
Yes, the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet can cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid). Patients may experience dryness of the mouth, thirst, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pain, weakness, tiredness, fall in blood pressure (hypotension), decreased urination (oliguria), increased heart rate (tachycardia), nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you experience persistent problems while taking this medicine.
Can the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels)?
Yes, Dytor Plus 10 Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels). This occurs more commonly in patients with underlying kidney disease or in patients taking excessive potassium in their diet. High potassium levels can cause fatal heart problems. It is crucial to get regular electrolyte and kidney function tests while taking this medicine.
What are the contraindications to the use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet?
The use of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to torasemide, sulfonylureas, or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. Additionally, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addison's disease, and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.
What is the storage condition for the Dytor Plus 10 Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Ensure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
What is Dytor Plus 10 Tablet?
Dytor Plus 10 Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of torasemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics that help remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients with congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder), liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema), and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).
Is it safe to use Dytor Plus 10 Tablet?
Yes, Dytor Plus 10 Tablet is safe to use in most patients. However, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, and increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
