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Diutone Benefits & Uses

Diutone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Edema

Diutone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Spironolactone (50 mg) Furosemide (20 mg)/Tablet, dose may increase up to 4 tablet/day as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Spironolactone (50 mg) Furosemide (20 mg)/Tablet, dose may increase up to 4 tablet/day as needed

Diutone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diutone is used -

Severe

Hearing Loss

Moderate

Confusion
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Dehydration
Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Diarrhoea
Vertigo

Diutone Related Warnings

Is the use of Diutone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Diutone. If you are pregnant, do not take Diutone without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diutone safe during breastfeeding?

Diutone is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Diutone on the Kidneys?

Diutone is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diutone on the Liver?

Side effects of Diutone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Diutone on the Heart?

Diutone is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diutone with Other Drugs

Diutone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Olmesartan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Metformin

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Lithium

Diutone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diutone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetes
Prostate Cancer
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Diutone

Is this Diutone habit forming or addictive?

Diutone does not cause addiction.

Diutone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diutone

It is safe to take Diutone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diutone

Taking Diutone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Diutone

Question about 6 years ago

What is Diutone?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Diutone is a brand name of Spironolactone and it comes in different forms of the tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called potassium-sparing diuretics (water pill). It is used for the treatment of edema (swelling due to the accumulation of excessive fluid) associated with diseases such as congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome. It is also used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Diutone raise blood sugar?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Diutone can raise blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Diutone decreases the sensitivity of insulin towards glucose which causes a rise in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike in sugar levels take blood glucose lowering medicines to manage your diabetes.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Diutone without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Diutone is a prescription drug, hence do not take Diutone without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Diutone on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Diutone should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Diutone cause dry mouth?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Diutone may cause dry mouth. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes, and ample water.