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Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Diucontin K is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Diucontin K does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Diucontin K is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Diucontin K does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Diucontin K for the heart.
Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet
You can take Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Diucontin K 20/300 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Diucontin K can cause diarrhoea but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this medicine. The exact cause behind this is not known. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are using this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Diucontin K is a brand name of furosemide and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called loop diuretics (high-ceiling sulfonamide diuretics) or famously known as water pills. It is used for the treatment of edema (swelling due to an accumulation of excessive fluid) associated with the diseases such as congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome. It is also used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Diucontin K reduces the blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.
Diucontin K is a prescription drug, hence do not take Diucontin K without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Take Diucontin K as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lasix (furosemide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 574
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 602-604
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Potassium Chloride
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1041-1042