Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet

Spironolactone, Torasemide

Uses of Durite Plus Tablet

  • Treatment of Edema

Introduction of Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension.
It is best to take Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time everyday.  The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Dehydration is very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium, and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness, if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.


Benefits of Durite Plus Tablet

In Treatment of Edema

Edema means swelling of the body due to excess water. Swelling usually occurs in the feet, legs, arms but it can involve your whole body. Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet reduces swelling by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water and treats edema. Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet helps maintain the level of potassium in the body. Altogether, this will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be more effective.

Side effects of Durite Plus Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Durite Plus

  • Dizziness
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Headache
  • Inflammation of the nose
  • Muscle pain
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Gum inflammation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Memory impairment
  • Decreased sodium level in blood
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Pain during periods
  • Abnormal ECG

How to use Durite Plus Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Durite Plus Tablet works

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Spironolactone and Torasemide.

Safety advice

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

Breast feeding

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet may be needed.
Use of Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Durite Plus 50mg/20mg Tablet may be needed.

Brand

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

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