Dytor Plus 10mg Tablet
Active Ingredients:
- Spironolactone (Aldosterone receptor antagonist)
- Torasemide (Loop diuretic)
Uses:
- Edema (fluid retention)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart failure
- Low potassium levels (hypokalemia)
How to Use:
- Take as advised by your doctor
- Preferably in the morning to avoid night-time urination
- Take at the same time every day
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
- Do not break or chew the tablet
Important Safety Information:
- Pregnancy: unsafe to use; can cause harm to the developing baby
- Breastfeeding: consult your doctor before use
- Lungs: use with caution; consult your doctor
- Liver: use with caution; dose adjustment may be needed
- Alcohol: avoid consumption; can increase side effects
- Driving: use with caution; can cause dizziness and lack of concentration
Side Effects:
- Serious: skin rash, irregular heartbeat, breast pain
- Common: stomach pain, headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, leg cramps, hair loss, increase in creatinine levels in the blood
Additional Advice:
- Inform your doctor about any allergies
- Regularly monitor kidney function tests
- Regularly check blood pressure and potassium levels
- Consult your doctor if you have a history of heart, liver, kidney, or uterine problems
- Consult your doctor about all other medications you are taking
FAQs:
Is Dytor Plus 10 mg tablet a steroid? Yes, it has oestrogen-like effects and can affect hormone levels.
Is Dytor Plus 10 mg tablet harmful for kidneys? It can worsen conditions in patients with low salt content or those taking other blood pressure medications. Consult your doctor.
Can Dytor Plus 10 mg tablet cause an increase in breast size? Yes, it can cause breast tenderness and enlargement due to its anti-androgenic and oestrogenic effects.
What does Dytor Plus 10 mg tablet do to hormones? It blocks the action of aldosterone, affecting fluid and electrolyte balance.
Does Dytor Plus 10 mg tablet cause frequent urination? Yes, it is a diuretic and can cause frequent urination. Taking it in the morning helps avoid night-time disturbances.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Spironolactone + Torasemide
- Therapeutic class: Anti-diuretics
- Pharmacological class:
- Spironolactone: Aldosterone receptor antagonists
- Torasemide: Loop Diuretics
- Indications:
- Edema
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Low potassium levels