Dytor Plus 5 Tablet

• If you are allergic to torsemide, spironolactone or any other components of Dytor Plus tablet.
• If you are unable to pass urine or have low blood pressure.
• If you have any liver, kidney or heart-related disorders.
• If you are pregnant or you think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• If you are currently on antibiotics like streptomycin, gentamicin or one of the cephalosporin class of medicines.
• If your kidneys are damaged due to some medication in past.
• If you are diagnosed with high potassium levels in the blood or are already taking a water pill (medicine like eplerenone) that retains potassium.
• If you have Addison's disease (symptoms are stomach pain, weakness, weight loss, darkening of the skin for a long time with episodes of low blood pressure, vomiting, lower back pain and loss of consciousness).

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Weakness

Other General Warnings

• You have liver, kidney or heart-related problems.
• You may experience a ringing sensation in the ears, with or without loss of hearing.
• You have diabetes, heart disease with high levels of potassium in the blood.
• You should be cautious about electrolyte imbalance which can show symptoms like irregular or fast heartbeat, tiredness, lack of energy, fits, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach or muscle cramps and weakness, irritability, confusion, headache, numbness, dry mouth, thirst, drowsiness and restlessness.
• You are above 65 years of age and this medicine should be used with caution as the risk of having severe adverse effects may be increased.
• Dytor Plus 5 tablets may increase the potassium levels in the blood.
• Male patients may develop breast swelling when taking this medicine.
• Dytor Plus 5 tablet is not recommended for children as there is no information on its safety and efficiency.

• Store Dytor Plus 5 tablets in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• Missing a dose of Dytor Plus 5 tablet may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and may lead to treatment failure. Hence, it is better to follow the prescribed schedule for optimal results.
• If you have missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Dytor Plus along with cholestyramine (used to lower blood cholesterol), painkillers (probenecid and indomethacin) or carbenoxolone (used to treat stomach ulcers) should be avoided as it will reduce the effect of this tablet.
• Concomitant use of Dytor Plus along with lithium (to treat psychiatric diseases) should be avoided as it may lead to lithium toxicity.
• This medicine, when taken along with certain blood pressure-lowering medicines may lower the blood pressure excessively and you may feel giddy, thus should be used with caution.
• Concomitant use of this tablet along with blood thinners like heparin, certain antibiotics and painkillers can cause an increase in blood potassium levels.
• Concomitant use of Dytor Plus 5 tablets with certain medicines used for brain-related disorders may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure causing unconsciousness.
• Concomitant use of this tablet with digoxin (used in case of heart failure), should be avoided as it may result in increased levels of it in blood and may make the heart more sensitive to the medication. You should inform your treating doctor if you are already taking digoxin.
• Dytor Plus 5 may reduce the effectiveness of antidiabetic medicines if taken along.
• Concomitant use of this tablet with certain antibiotics, anticancer medications like cisplatin, steroids and muscle relaxants should be avoided or used with caution.

Interactions with food items