Dytor 5mg Tablet
Active constituent: Torasemide (belongs to the loop diuretics or water pills class).
Uses:
- Edema (caused by fluid overload in patients with heart failure, liver, and kidney diseases);
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How it works:
- Increases the excretion of water and electrolytes from the kidneys;
- Helps to reduce excess fluid buildup in the body.
Dosage and administration:
- Take as per the advice of the doctor;
- Can be taken 4 hours before bed to avoid frequent urination at night;
- Take at the same time daily;
- Swallow whole with a glass of water;
- Do not break or chew the tablet.
Side effects:
- Headache;
- Tiredness;
- Dizziness;
- Stomach upset;
- Dehydration;
- Decreased blood pressure;
- Other potential side effects, including chest pain and skin rash.
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: unsafe to use during pregnancy;
- Breastfeeding: consult a doctor before starting this medication;
- Lungs: it is unknown whether Dytor 5mg Tablet can be given to patients with lung problems;
- Liver: used with caution in patients with liver disorders;
- Alcohol: unsafe to use during alcohol consumption;
- Driving: unsafe to use while driving.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.
Storage:
- Store away from light and moisture;
- Maintain the temperature below 30 °C;
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Additional information:
- Discuss any kidney and liver diseases you have had for a longer period;
- Inform about all the medications you are taking for different diseases;
- Consult your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- Potassium supplements should be added to your diet;
- Kidney function tests and electrolytes should be monitored regularly.
FAQs:
Does Dytor 5mg Tablet cause potassium loss? Yes, it causes potassium loss by removing excess water and electrolyte in your body.
Does Dytor 5mg Tablet raise blood sugar? Yes, it can cause a rise in blood sugar levels.
Can Dytor 5mg Tablet increase creatinine? Yes, it increases creatinine levels when taken longer, depending on the dosages taken.
Which is stronger, torasemide or furosemide? Torasemide has a longer duration of action than furosemide, but the safety and effectiveness are the same for both.
Can Dytor 5mg Tablet cause dehydration? Yes, it can cause dehydration because excess water and electrolyte are removed from the body.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Torasemide;
- Therapeutic class: Anti-diuretics;
- Pharmacological class: Loop Diuretics;
- Indications: Edema, Hypertension.