Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

Composition of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

Dytor Plus 10 Tablet contains Spironolactone (50mg) + Torasemide (10mg). It belongs to the Loop diuretic + Aldosterone antagonist (potassium-sparing diuretic) class of medicines.

Uses of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

• Edema (fluid retention) due to heart failure
• liver cirrhosis or kidney disease; management of hypertension where a diuretic combination is needed

Key benefits

• Reduces swelling due to fluid retention
• Helps ease breathlessness in heart failure
• Lowers blood pressure in selected patients
• Helps maintain potassium compared with loop diuretic alone

How Dytor Plus 10 Tablet works

Torsemide is a loop diuretic that increases salt and water excretion from kidneys to reduce fluid overload and blood pressure. Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist (potassium-sparing diuretic) that helps remove excess fluid while reducing potassium loss and counteracting aldosterone effects.

How to take Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily in the morning to reduce night-time urination. Can be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice; periodic blood tests for electrolytes and kidney function may be needed.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

Most side effects of Dytor Plus are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Frequent urination
• dizziness
• low blood pressure
• dehydration
• nausea
• headache
• increased potassium
• breast tenderness/gynecomastia
• menstrual irregularities

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance (especially high potassium due to spironolactone). Use with caution in kidney or liver impairment, diabetes, gout, and in elderly. Seek help for muscle weakness, palpitations, severe dizziness, reduced urination, or signs of high potassium. Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich salt substitutes unless prescribed.

Do not take Dytor Plus if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

ACE inhibitors/ARBs/aliskiren (hyperkalemia), other diuretics (electrolyte changes), NSAIDs (reduced diuretic effect/kidney risk), lithium (toxicity), digoxin (arrhythmia risk if electrolytes disturbed), potassium supplements, trimethoprim (hyperkalemia), corticosteroids (hypokalemia with loop diuretic component)

How to store Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Dytor Plus 10 Tablet

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. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function, and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Cardiovascular, Diuretic

Drug class:

Loop diuretic + Aldosterone antagonist (potassium-sparing diuretic)