All Details About Dytor 5 Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Dytor 5 Tablet
Description:
Dytor-5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (which increase urine production). It is primarily in the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. Dytor-5 Tablet is also used along with other anti-hypersensitive medicines in the treatment of hypertension. It is also used to treat oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body) occurring due to heart failure and chronic renal failure (impaired kidney function resulting in kidney damage). Oedema may occur in high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs, leading to its swelling.Dytor-5 Tablet consists of a drug called torsemide. It works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluids in the body and treats edema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.
Dytor 5 Tablet helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines as per the dose advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is best to avoid taking this medicine within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up at night to urinate.
It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your condition may worsen. Lifestyle changes like reducing stress, restricting salt intake, and stopping smoking may help this medication work better.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, dehydration, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine. It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements.
Uses:
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treatment of Edema caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, or liver disease.
Directions For Use:
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 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of Dytor 5
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Constipation
- Decreased blood pressure
- Upset stomach
Warning & Precautions:
Dytor-5 Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to it or any other medicine in the past. It is also not recommended in people who have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), had history of heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Apart from this, if you experience sudden wheeziness, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body), inform your doctor immediately.
Kidney
Dytor 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dytor 5 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Dytor 5 Tablet should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
Liver
Dytor 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dytor 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dytor 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Dytor 5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
Dytor 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Dytor 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
FAQs:
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