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Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's

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Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (which increase the production of urine) and is primarily used to treat edema.  A condition in which the swelling occurs when too much fluid becomes trapped in the tissues of the body, particularly the skin. Many possible causes of edema include heart failure, kidney failure, liver diseases and also by certain medications.

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's contains furosemide and potassium chloride. Furosemide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss. Potassium chloride is a mineral supplement added to prevent low levels of potassium in the blood. Thus Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's improves the fluid overload associated with kidney, liver, heart diseases and also prevents the loss of potassium.

You can take Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, stomach pain, and dehydration. Most of these side effects of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor before stopping the Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's can be prescribed accordingly. Please tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicine in the past. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body. Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in anuria ( a condition in which the kidney is unable to produce urine), electrolyte imbalance, hearing problem, gastrointestinal lesions, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis.

Uses of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's

Edema

Medicinal Benefits

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's contains furosemide and potassium chloride belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (which increase the production of urine) and is primarily used to treat edema. . Furosemide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss. Potassium chloride is a mineral supplement added to prevent low levels of potassium in the blood. Thus Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's improves the fluid overload associated with kidney, liver, heart diseases and also prevents the loss of potassium. Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of cardiac edema, pulmonary edema, hepatic edema, renal edema, and peripheral edema of various etiologies.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Flatulence
  • Stomach pain
  • Dehydration

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before stopping the Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's can be prescribed accordingly. Please tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicine in the past. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body. Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in anuria ( a condition in which the kidney unable to produce urine), hearing problems, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, gastrointestinal lesions, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis (electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin), and can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin), and medications used to treat irregular heartbeats (sotalol), potassium diuretics (spironolactone). If you are taking any of the above, speak with your doctor.

Drug-Food Interaction: You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease, or heart failure, high serum potassium (hyperkalemia), patients with nil urine output (anuria), diabetes, kidney failure.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METOPROLOL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • SILDENAFIL
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • SOTALOL
  • SPIRONOLACTONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

Furosemide may alter the blood volume levels and electrolyte levels. So regular monitoring of electrolytes should be done.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Edema: Edema refers to swelling and puffiness in different areas of the body. It most often occurs in the skin, especially on the hands, arms, ankles, legs, and feet. However, it can also affect the muscles, bowels, lungs, eyes, and brain. The condition mainly occurs in older adults and women who are pregnant, but anyone can experience edema. there are some types of edema are:

Peripheral edema: This affects the feet ankles, legs, hands, and arms. Signs include swelling, puffiness, and difficulty moving a part of the body.

Pulmonary edema: Excess fluid collects in the lungs, making breathing difficult. This can result from either congestive heart failure or acute lung injury. It is a serious condition, it can be a medical emergency, and it can lead to respiratory failure and death.

Cerebral edema: This occurs in the brain. It can happen for a range of reasons, many of which are potentially life-threatening. Symptoms include headache, neck pain or stiffness, whole or partial vision loss, change in consciousness or mental state, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

Macular edema: This is a serious complication of diabetic retinopathy. Swelling occurs in the macula, the part of the eye that enables detailed, central vision. The person may notice changes to their central vision and how they see colors.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ground Floor Modi Tower, 98, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
Other Info - DIU0001

FAQs

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's contains furosemide and potassium chloride. Furosemide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss. Potassium chloride is a mineral supplement added to prevent low levels of potassium in the blood. Thus Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's improves the fluid overload associated with kidney, liver, heart diseases and also prevents the loss of potassium.
Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, stomach pain, dehydration, decreased sodium level in the blood, decreased magnesium level in the blood, decreased calcium level in the blood, increased uric acid level in blood. Most of these side effects of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Yes, Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's is contraindicated in people with known allergy to any of the components of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's. It should be avoided in people with severe kidney or liver impairment and in people with anuria (reduction or absence of urine), and hyperkalemia.
There's no evidence that Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's reduces fertility in men or women. However, if you're a woman and you're trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are not recommended to consume alcohol along with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's should not be used when breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

It is not recommended to drive after taking Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's as it may occasionally cause drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current liver conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current kidney conditions.

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Children

Caution

Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you are children below the age of 12. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your age.

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