Dytor Plus 20 Tablet (10)

Dytor Plus 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).

Yes, Dytor Plus is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this do inform your doctor.

Ideally, the tablet has to be taken once or twice daily. It can be taken anytime but you are advised to take it in the morning because it causes more frequent urination which can disturb your sleep in the night. It can be taken with or without food but it is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset.

Yes, Dytor Plus can raise blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Dytor Plus 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.

Dytor Plus works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. The increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and the removal of this extra fluid from your body results in a decrease in edema. The decreased blood volume causes relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure which gives relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.