Dytor Plus 5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Torsemide (5mg) + Spironolactone (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Dytor Plus 5 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 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension.
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 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dytor Plus 5 Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Dytor Plus 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Dytor Plus 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Dytor Plus 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Spironolactone and Torasemide.
Quick Tips
Dytor Plus 5 Tablet helps removes excess water from your body. Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What potential side effect of Dytor Plus 5 Tablet may cause dizziness?
The use of Dytor Plus 5 Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Can Dytor Plus 5 Tablet trigger gout attacks?
Yes, Dytor Plus 5 Tablet can cause gout. The medication contains torasemide, which increases blood uric acid levels by enhancing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can lead to 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 5 Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.
What potential side effect of Dytor Plus 5 Tablet may cause dehydration?
Yes, the use of Dytor Plus 5 Tablet can cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid). The patient 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 Dytor Plus 5 Tablet lead to high potassium levels?
Yes, Dytor Plus 5 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 very important to get electrolytes and kidney function tests done on a regular basis while you are taking this medicine.
Who should not use Dytor Plus 5 Tablet?
The use of Dytor Plus 5 Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to torasemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also 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.
How should Dytor Plus 5 Tablet be stored?
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. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What is Dytor Plus 5 Tablet?
Dytor Plus 5 Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of torasemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of 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 Dytor Plus 5 Tablet generally safe for use?
Yes, Dytor Plus 5 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, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
