Ditide By Gsk (dyazide In Usa)

Ditide Tablets (Generic Dyazide) - Product Information

Ditide tablets (Generic Dyazide) are used as a potassium-conserving diuretic medication for the control of oedema in cardiac failure, cirrhosis of the liver or nephrotic syndrome, and in that associated with corticosteroid treatment.

Ditide tablets are manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited in the strengths of Benzthiazide 25 mg and Triamterene 50 mg. We also have in stock Amlopres Tablets (Generic Norvasc) which is also used to treat hypertension.

Name of the Drug

We supply original Ditide tablets manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Manufacturer of Ditide Tablets

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited  
Website: www.gsk-india.com

Active Ingredients present in Ditide Tablets

The active ingredients present in Ditide are Benzthiazide and Triamterene. Each tablet of Ditide (Benzthiazide and Triamterene) for oral use contains Benzthiazide 25 mg and Triamterene 50 mg.

Uses of Ditide by GSK (Generic Dyazide)

Ditide (Generic Dyazide) is used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains a combination of benzthiazide and triamterene. Benzthiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.

We supply Ditide by GSK. Ditide is branded Dyazide in USA - it is the exact same tablets just different branding. Ditide tablets contains 50 mg Triameterene and 25 mg Benzthiazide.

Ditide Dosage

Take three Ditide tablets (Generic Dyazide) a day, two after breakfast and one after lunch. After the first week of treatment, take the Generic Dyazide tablets every other day. The dose can be further reduced to one or two tablets every other day, taken after breakfast or after breakfast and lunch.

If you are elderly, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose.
Keep taking Ditide tablets even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Ditide tablets unless your doctor.

tells you to. Your doctor will give you regular blood tests during treatment. Do not give Ditide tablets to children under 12 years

How to Use Ditide by GSK (Generic Dyazide)

Take Ditide (Generic Dyazide) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

You will need regular medical tests to be sure that Ditide (Triameterene and Benzthiazide tablets) is not causing harmful effects. Visit your doctor regularly. It can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. If you need surgery or a blood transfusion, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using this medicine.

Keep using Ditide tablets as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Ditide Contraindications

Ditide tablets (Generic Dyazide) are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Triameterene, Benzthiazide or any inactive ingredient present in Ditide tablets. Ditide tablets are also contraindicated in the following cases: Hyperkalaemia, progressive renal failure, increasing hepatic dysfunction, hypercalcaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis and Addison’s disease

Routine concomitant administration of potassium supplements, or other potassium-conserving drugs, including ACE inhibitors are also contraindicated.

Ditide Side effects

The common Ditide side effects are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, thirst, decreases in blood pressure, and rash have all been reported.

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction including: hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Ditide (Triameterene and Benzthiazide tablets) and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
• eye pain, vision problems
• slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat
• feeling like you might pass out
• swelling or rapid weight gain
• urinating less than usual or not at all
• headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops
• low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling)
• high potassium (irregular heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling)
• severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate
• easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin
• patchy skin color, red spots, or a butterfly-shaped skin rash over your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight)
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Less serious Generic Dyazide side effects may include:
• mild nausea, diarrhea, constipation
• dizziness, headache
• blurred vision
• dry mouth
• skin rash
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Warnings and Precautions When Using Ditide Tablets

Use Ditide (Triameterene and Benzthiazide tablets) with caution in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency; in those predisposed to gout, since both components can elevate uric acid levels; with hypotensive agents since and additive effect may result; in diabetic patients since Thiazides can cause hyperglycaemia and glycosuria; in diabetic nephropathy due to increased risk of hyperkalaemia.

It is advisable to monitor blood urea, serum potassium levels and electrolytes periodically. This is important in the elderly, those with renal impairment and those receiving concomitant treatment with NSAID’s. Triamterene and thiazides reduce excretion of lithium and may thus precipitate intoxication.

Very rare cases of SLE have been reported associated with Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. Aggravation of pancreatisis may also occur. Combinations of folate antagonists and triamterene are not advisable during pregnancy or in patients with cirrhosis because of the increased theoretical risk of folate deficiency developing.

Ditide tablets (Generic Dyazide) may cause the urine to be coloured fluorescent blue. Photosensitivity has been reported quite frequently in patients with treaments containing triamterene. Patients must be advised about this side effect and to take adequate precautions.

Ditide Overdosage

Overdose symptoms Ditide tablets include symptoms of electrolyte imbalance, especially hyperkalaemia, are likely. The other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weakness, lassitude, muscular weakness, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias.

Treatment of overdose consists of gastric lavage with careful monitoring of electrolytes and fluid balance. Cardiac rhythm should be monitored and appropriate measures should be taken to correct hyperkalaemia as required. There is no specific antidote for overdosage of Ditide (Triameterene and Benzthiazide tablets).

Ditide During Pregnancy

Triameterene and Benzthiazide tablets (Ditide) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. Animal studies have not suggested foetal abnormalities. The safe use of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide capsules in pregnancy has not been established since there are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Triamterene and Benzthiazide in pregnant women.

Both Triamterene and Thiazides have been proved to pass through the placenta in humans. In rare instances, Thrombocytopenia, Pancreatitis or Hypoglycaemia have been reported in new-born infants of mothers treated with thiazides.

Ditide is best avoided in pregnancy unless for used for a pre-existing illness and then only after assessing risk versus benefit.

Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.

Ditide Nursing Considerations

Both Triamterene and Thiazides have been observed to pass into breast milk. Ditide should not be used in breast feeding mothers.
Do not use Ditide tablets without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Buy Ditide Pills Online at Only $0.25 per Pill

You can buy Ditide tablets online from Clear Sky Pharmacy at a cheap price. Ditide 75 mg pills, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, India are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 75 mg (Benzthiazide 25 mg and Triamterene 50 mg) tablets cost only 0.25 per unit when you place an order for 1000 tablets.

Disclaimer

The above information is provided to the best of our knowledge and in good faith, it is without a warrant of any kind, expressed or implied.

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