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Dytor 20mg Tablet 15'S
Dytor 20mg Tablet 15'S

Dytor 20mg Tablet 15'S

Hypertension Prescription (Rx) Required

Torasemide(Torsemide) 20MG

NPR 243.75

Mfr: Cipla Ltd
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
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What is DYTOR 20MG?

  • DYTOR 20MG belongs to a group of drugs called diuretics or ‘water tablets’ that help to remove excess retained water from the body

What DYTOR 20MG is used for?

  • DYTOR 20MG is used to treat high blood pressure, oedema (fluid retention) caused by heart failure

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

  • are allergic (hypersensitive) to torasemide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
  • are allergic to sulphonylureas (medicines used to treat diabetes, e.g. glibenclamide)
  • have severe kidney or liver problems
  • suffer from low blood pressure (feeling faint or dizzy)
  • have developed kidney problems due to taking medicines which cause kidney damage
  • suffer from diabetes
  • suffer from gout
  • have been told you have low sodium and/or potassium levels in your blood
  • have hypovolaemia (an abnormally low volume of blood in the circulation)
  • have any problems passing urine
  • have an abnormal heart beat
  • DYTOR 20MG is not recommended if you are breast-feeding
  • If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine
  • DYTOR 20MG is not recommended for use in children
  • DYTOR 20MG may cause dizziness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery

Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,

  • insulin or tablets for the treatment of diabetes
  • diuretics (“water tablets”), such as, amiloride or beta blockers, e.g. propranolol
  • ACE inhibitors used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure, e.g. captopril
  • any digitalis drug (to treat heart problems), e.g. digoxin
  • corticosteroids, e.g. prednisolone, used to treat inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
  • laxatives, e.g. Bisacodyl
  • lithium, a treatment for depression; salicylates, used as painkillers and to reduce inflammation, e.g. aspirin
  • cisplatin, which is used to treat cancer
  • antibiotics, e.g. cefalexin, as there is an increased risk of kidney problems
  • muscle-relaxing drugs, e.g. tubocurarine; or theophylline, which is used to help breathing problems, as their effectiveness may be increased
  • sympathomimetic drugs, e.g. adrenaline, noradrenaline and ephedrine, as their effectiveness may be decreased
  • ephedrine may be present in medicines for colds and nasal stuffiness
  • cholestyramine, a drug used to reduce the level of fat in your blood
  • Always take DYTOR 20MG exactly as your doctor has told you
  • It can be taken with or without food
  • It should be swallowed with water

If you take more DYTOR 20MG

  • If you swallow a lot of the tablets all together, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately

If you forget to take DYTOR 20MG

  • If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one
  • Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking DYTOR 20MG

  • You should continue to take these tablet for as long as your doctor tells you to
  • an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash or nettle rash)
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • weakness
  • drowsiness
  • muscle cramps
  • loss of appetite
  • low blood pressure (feeling dizzy and faint)
  • if you suffer from alkalosis (a change in the acid/base balance of the body) this may be worsened
  • confusion
  • stomach pain
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation
  • changes in the blood chemistry, e.g. in the levels of sugars and fats
  • any urinary problems may be further complicated and lead to a failure to pass urine
  • liver problems
  • dry mouth
  • inflammation of the pancreas, (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain)
  • rash, itching
  • photosensitivity (a skin reaction on exposure to sunlight)
  • problems with sight
  • tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or hearing loss
  • pins-and-needles or numbness in your arms, legs, hands or feet
  • problems with blood including its clotting ability and circulation/flow. A decrease in the number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood may occur

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  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children
  • Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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