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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

Directions for Use

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

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.

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-Drug Interactions

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FurosemideZiprasidone
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Potassium chlorideBiperiden
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FurosemideZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Ziprasidone with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideBiperiden
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Biperiden with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biperiden with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDexchlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine and Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet (in tablet or capsule form) is avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, vomiting, or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Mepenzolate and Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mepenzolate with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Propantheline with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medication without talking to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideDifenoxin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Difenoxin and Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideChlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDoxepin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet:
Taking Doxepin with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with Diucontin K 20 mg Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

DIURETICS/WATER PILLS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

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.

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