Diucontin K 40 mg Tablet
Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
Uses of Diucontin K 40 mg Tablet:
Oedema, High blood pressure, Potassium deficiency
Composition of Diucontin K 40 mg Tablet:
Furosemide 40mg + Potassium Chloride 500mg
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Description
Oedema
Uses
Furosemide is generally used in treatment of high blood pressure and oedema Used in treatement of oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Potassium Chloride is generally used in treatment of the treatment of potassium deficiency.
Potassium Chloride is generally used in treatment of the treatment of potassium deficiency.
Side effects
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Dehydration
- Dizziness
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased thirst
- Weakness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Furosemide, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Furosemide is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Furosemide is a diuretic. It 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 works by raising potassium levels in your blood.
Potassium Chloride works by raising potassium levels in your blood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is Furosemide different from Torasemide?
Both Furosemide and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Furosemide is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to Furosemide.
Q. Is Potassium Chloride a strong electrolyte?
Potassium Chloride is a strong electrolyte
Q. Is Potassium Chloride safe?
Potassium Chloride is safe if used as recommended
Q. Is Potassium Chloride a base?
Potassium Chloride is not a base or acid, it is neutral with a PH value of 7.
Both Furosemide and Torasemide are loop diuretics and are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by an underlying liver, kidney or lung diseases but Furosemide is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). However, Torasemide has a long duration of action and is safe to use in patients with renal failure as compared to Furosemide.
Q. Is Potassium Chloride a strong electrolyte?
Potassium Chloride is a strong electrolyte
Q. Is Potassium Chloride safe?
Potassium Chloride is safe if used as recommended
Q. Is Potassium Chloride a base?
Potassium Chloride is not a base or acid, it is neutral with a PH value of 7.
Expert Advice
- Furosemide helps removes excess water from your body and lower blood pressure.Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.Monitor your blood pressure after starting Furosemide, and notify your doctor if it hasn't gone down.Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water etc) as Furosemide can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.Requires routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function.
- The concentration of intravenous infusion solution should not exceed 3.2 g (43 mmol)/l.Do not take Potassium Chloride if you have kidney, heart problems, high blood pressure or high blood potassium level.Avoid using Potassium Chloride, if you have Addison disease (adrenal gland disorder); severe tissue injury such as burn; severe dehydration, blockage of stomach or intestine or diarrhea from long time.
Product Details
SKU: PC-54114
Product Description: Diucontin K 40 mg Tablet is manufactured by Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Diucontin K 40 mg Tablet is manufactured by Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
