Ditide Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Benzthiazide (25mg) + Triamterene (50mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 387 |
FAQ
Can the use of Ditide cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Ditide can make you feel dizzy. This may often occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ditide?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
What if you forget to take Ditide?
If you miss a dose of Ditide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Ditide Tablet Reviews
Ditide is a combination of two medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It reduces excess fluid levels in your body and maintains the potassium balance in the body. This medicine makes you lose excess water through urine.
It is best to take Ditide 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 every day. 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.
Headache, glucose intolerance, and dryness of mouth are very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the electrolytes level like sodium, potassium, 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. Inform 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.
It is best to take Ditide 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 every day. 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.
Headache, glucose intolerance, and dryness of mouth are very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the electrolytes level like sodium, potassium, 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. Inform 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.
How Ditide Tablet Works
Ditide is a combination of two diuretics: Benzthiazide and Triamterene.
How to Use Ditide 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. Ditide is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Ditide Tablet
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Ditide relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This maintains balance of electrolytes (like potassium), lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Uses of Ditide Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ditide Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Ditide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ditide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ditide is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ditide should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ditide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ditide is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test and potassium levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ditide alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ditide 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. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ditide.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ditide is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Ditide, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- It helps you to lose water. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Let your doctor know if this happens, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- It is better to take Ditide during the day. This is because you will find you may need to go to the toilet a couple of times after taking it and this will disturb your sleep if you take it at night.
- Ditide is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure.
- Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.