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Dytor Plus 20 Tablet

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Spironolactone, Torsemide
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Dytor Plus 20 Tablet

Dytor tablet is a combination of Spironolactone, Torsemide and is used to treat conditions of high blood pressure, heart failure, edema and low potassium levels. This medicine is also used to cure a condition where too much aldosterone (hormone) is produced by the adrenal glands. This hormone is responsible for maintaining the salt and water balance in the body.

You should not use this medication if you have a kidney, liver or heart disease, high levels of potassium, an adrenal gland disorder or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

    What are the uses of Dytor Plus 20 Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Dytor Plus 20 Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Dytor Plus 20 Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Dytor Plus 20 Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery until the response to initial treatment has been determined.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Care should be taken with severe hepatic and renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    What are the substitutes for Dytor Plus 20 Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Dytor Plus 20 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is an antagonist that acts via binding of the receptors at the site of potassium exchange within distal renal tubules. It allows for excretion of excess amounts of water and sodium. Secondly, it belongs to the class loop diuretics. It reduces the blood pressure by inhibiting Na-K-2Cl reabsorption at ascending loop of Henle. This helps in increasing the excretion of water and sodium.

      What are the interactions of Dytor Plus 20 Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        This medication interacts with Metformin, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Aminoglycoside antibiotics and others.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This medication interacts with Impaired kidney function, Electrolyte imbalance, Diabetes and others.

      FAQs about Dytor Plus 20 Tablet

      • Ques : What is dytor plus 20 tablet?

        Ans : Dytor is a medication which has Spironolactone and Torsemide as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by eliminating irrelevant water and sodium from the body into the urine, promoting the excretion of water and salts through the urine.

      • Ques : What are the uses of dytor plus 20 tablet?

        Ans : Dytor is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Accumulation of water in the body, High blood pressure, Fluid retention in liver or kidney disease, Heart failure, Swelling of lung, High aldosterone levels, and Low potassium levels.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of dytor plus 20 tablet?

        Ans : Side effects include Chest pain, Diarrhea, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Muscle pain, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Skin rash, Acid or sour stomach, Increased cough, and Sleeplessness.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal dytor plus 20 tablet?

        Ans : Dytor should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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