Dytor Plus 20

Composition of Dytor Plus 20

Dytor Plus 20 contains Torsemide (20mg). It belongs to the Water tablet class of medicines.

Uses of Dytor Plus 20

• Dytor 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of oedema and high blood pressure. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart
• liver
• kidney or lung disease.

Key benefits

• Relieves swelling and breathlessness caused by fluid
• Long-established blood pressure treatment
• Inexpensive and once daily

How Dytor Plus 20 works

Dytor 20 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss.

How to take Dytor Plus 20

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dytor 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 20

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

• Weakness Dehydration Decreased potassium level in blood Increased blood uric acid Decreased magnesium level in blood

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 20

Warnings and precautions

Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly.

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

Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Dytor Plus 20

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Dytor Plus 20

Dytor 20 Tablet helps remove excess water from your body and lowers blood pressure. Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Dytor 20 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away. Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Dytor 20 Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration. You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Diuretic

Drug class:

Water tablet