DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB

Overview

DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB is a Schedule H drug.

DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB is composed of: SPIRONOLACTONE (50 MG), TORASEMIDE (20 MG)

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Spironolactone is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).Spironolactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome.
Spironolactone is also used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body.

Usage

SPIRONOLACTONE is generally used to treat: Heart Failure, Blood Pressure, High, Hypokalemia, Edema, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic Syndrome


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe

How Do I Take It?

DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of changes in blood minerals, kidney, liver, or heart disease, diabetes or high level of urea or nitrogen in blood, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of spironolactone.

Common Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Increased Thirst, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Mood Swings, Chest Pain, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Throat Soreness, Easy Bruising, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Head Headache, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

SPIRONOLACTONE is categorized as:
  • ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
  • POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Morning41%
Once Daily37%
2 Times Daily10%
2 Times Daily (1-1-0)3%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1/2tab74%
1tab15%
1/2 tab7%

Directions with respect to food?

After Food100%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days28%
90 Days25%
60 Days18%
14 Days18%
7 Days5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs1%
18 to 35yrs6%
35 to 50yrs16%
50 to 60yrs31%
60 to 70yrs33%
70yrs and above13%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females25%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Cardiologist56%
Gastroenterologist38%
Orthopaedist3%
Neurologist1%
Neurosurgeon1%
Physician1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LOOZ SYP20%
PAN 40MG TAB15%
PAN D TAB15%
ECOSPRIN TAB 150MG13%
REJUNEX PLUS CAP11%
MONOCEF-O TAB 200MG10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)51%
PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY)32%
SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)30%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)29%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)26%
LFT (SCREENING)25%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)18%
UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY)16%
KFT (SCREENING)15%
ECG (ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY)10%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Low Salt Diet (Diet)33%
High protein diet (Diet)27%
Symptom Limited Exercise (Others)17%
Diabetic diet (Diet)12%
Fluid Restriction (Others)10%

Available Alternatives for DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DYAMIDE PLUS 50MG/20MG TABINR 63.49 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
DYLOOP PLUS 50MG/20MG TABINR 37.1 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS-20 TABINR 48.5 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, TORASEMIDE 20 MG
TORGET PLUS 20MG TABINR 100.9 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DYAMIDE PLUS 50MG/10MG TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYLOOP PLUS 50MG/10MG TABINR 30.4 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS 10 TABINR 55.5 for 15 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS 5 TABINR 33 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 5.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS LS 25MG/10MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS TABINR 28.18 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, TORASEMIDE 10 MG
EXCRETOR PLUS 50MG/10MG TABINR 45.1 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
TIDE PLUS 10MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG, TORASEMIDE 10 MG
TIDE PLUS 20 TABINR 32 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
TORES PLUS TABINR 38.75 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE , TORASEMIDE
TORGET PLUS 10MG TABINR 51.1 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, TORASEMIDE 10 MG
TORLACTONE 10MG TABINR 28.8 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
TORLACTONE 20MG TABINR 27.71 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 20.0 MG, TORASEMIDE
TORLACTONE 5MG TABINR 25.6 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 5.0 MG
TORLACTONE LS TABINR 18.6 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
TORSINEX PLUS TABINR 20.3 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
ZATOR PLUS 50MG/10MG TABINR 29 for 10 TABLETSSPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG