INTRODUCTION
Dytor 10mg contains Torasemide which belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It is used to treat high blood pressure alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. This medicine has been found to be effective in treating edema associated with chronic renal and heart failure where a rapid onset of diuresis is required. It acts by inhibiting the sodium, potassium and chloride carrier system. It increases the urinary excretion of electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, and water thus increasing the amount of urine produced without significantly altering glomerular filtration rate, renal plasma flow or acid-base balance.
Dytor 10mg will be administered by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency depending on your condition. Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, pregnant or breastfeeding. The common side effects are dizziness, headache, nausea, and excessive urination.
USES OF DYTOR
- Treats hypertension and oedema
HOW DYTOR WORKS
DYTOR removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Dytor 10mg will be administered by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency depending on your condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DYTOR
COMMON
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Hyperglycemia
- Excessive urination
- Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia
- Excessive thirst
- Hypovolemia
- Impotence
- Esophageal hemorrhage
- Dyspepsia
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Dizziness or drowsiness:
Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.
Feeling sick (nausea) or indigestion:
Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
DYTOR should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for advice.
BREASTFEEDING
DYTOR should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice.
KIDNEY
DYTOR is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
LIVER
DYTOR should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Tell your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Torasemide or any ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
DYTOR should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
Tell your doctor if you had or have a condition such as:
- Anuria
- Low blood volume
- Hypotension
- Diabetes
- Low levels of sodium and potassium
INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following:
- Insulin or tablets for the treatment of diabetes
- Medicines to treat heart diseases
- Corticosteroids, e.g. prednisolone, used to treat inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Laxatives, e.g. Bisacodyl
- Lithium, a treatment for depression; salicylates, used as painkillers and to reduce inflammation, e.g. aspirin
- Cisplatin, which is used to treat cancer
- Antibiotics, e.g. cefalexin
- Muscle-relaxing drugs, e.g. tubocurarine; or theophylline
- Sympathomimetic drugs, e.g. adrenaline, noradrenaline and ephedrine
- Cholestyramine, a drug used to reduce the level of fat in your blood
