Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/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 Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/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.

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. Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/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. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/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 : UNSAFE

Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet, 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.

strip of 10 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Treatment of Edema

Store below 30?C

Q. Can the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet cause dizziness?::: Yes, the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.| Q. Can the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet cause gout?::: Yes, Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet can cause gout. Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet contains torasemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.| Q. Can the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid)?::: Yes, the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet can cause dehydration (excessive loss of fluid). The patient may experience dryness of the mouth, thirst, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pain, weakness, tiredness, fall in blood pressure (hypotension), decreased urination (oliguria), increased heart rate (tachycardia), nausea and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you experience persistent problems while taking this medicine.| Q. Can the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels)?::: Yes, Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels). This occurs more commonly in patients with underlying kidney disease or in patients taking excessive potassium in their diet. High potassium levels can cause fatal heart problems. It is very important to get electrolytes and kidney function tests done on a regular basis while you are taking this medicine.| Q. What are the contraindications to the use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet?::: The use of Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to torasemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addison's disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.| Q. What is the storage condition for the Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet?::: 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.| Q. What is Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet?::: Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of torasemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder), liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema) and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).| Q. Is it safe to use Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet?::: Yes, Daxtor Plus LS 25mg/20mg Tablet is safe to use in most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

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