DITIDE

Ditide Information

Ditide is a common clinical remedy, a medical combination between 2 drugs: Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide. The ingredients of this medical product make it very effective in the elimination of body fluid which is found in excessive amounts in the patient’s kidneys. As the use of this product enhances the elimination of sodium, excessive water and other fluids are also eliminated from the patient’s organism.

Ditide Indications

Due to its diuretic effects, Ditide can be effectively prescribed to patients who are suffering from edema (a condition mainly characterized by the presence of an excessive build-up of fluid, and which can be caused by nephritic syndrome, liver cirrhosis, heart failure, the use of corticosteroids, etc). Furthermore, this medication can also be prescribed to patients who are suffering from high blood pressure. However, you should always keep in mind that a therapy course with Ditide is only effective in the case of patients who are suffering either from a moderate or from a mild form of hypertension, as individuals who have been diagnosed with the presence of a severe form of high blood pressure should be prescribed a more powerful diuretic.

Ditide Warnings

Although Ditide is one of the most widespread corticosteroids on the market, it is not safe for all patients to start a therapy course with this medication. For example, clinical studies have proven that individuals who are suffering from an allergic reaction to sulfa antibiotics or to any medical products that contain the same active ingredients do not respond well to an intensive therapy course with this diuretic. The same is in the case of patients who present gout, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, a severe form of kidney disorder, hyperkalemia (abnormally high blood potassium levels), systemic lupus erythematosus, etc. Furthermore, the safety of use of Ditide in the case of pregnant females is doubted by some specialists. Nursing mothers and pregnant females should seek another way to deal with their disturbing condition, as a treatment course with Ditide should be avoided as much as possible.

Ditide Intake Guidelines

Like with most other diuretic clinical remedies, all patients who want to benefit from the results of a therapy course with this product should employ their dose of this medical product in the morning, as clinical studies have shown that individuals who were taking Ditide in the evening or before going to bed developed unpleasant night-time sleeplessness which was strongly related to night-time urge of going to the bathroom. As the intensive use of this medical product is known to be able to trigger the presence of unwanted stomach upset, we recommend you to employ each and every one of your prescribed doses of this medication along with food and / or milk.

Ditide Dosage

The number of pills of Ditide that one will employ during their therapy course with this clinical remedy is known to widely depend on the strength of the medication, on the individual’s health condition, and on other factors. This is why each patient should refer to their main clinical prescriber in order to obtain a personalized dosing schedule – the one that should be able to deal with the patient’s condition in the best (most professional) way. Most adult individuals who are following a therapy course with Ditide employ a dose of this medical product on a daily basis. However, adult patients who are suffering from a more severe form of clinical illness may be advised to use 2 daily doses of Ditide. Only your main clinical prescriber is allowed to advise you concerning this matter.

Ditide Overdose

It is each patient’s responsibility to follow the exact dosing routine that he or she has been prescribed by their personal PD. Avoiding the use of extra doses of Ditide is the best way in which a patient can make sure that they will not experience an unwanted over-dosage with this corticosteroid clinical remedy. The most common clinical symptoms that can be triggered by an unwanted over-dosage with this diuretic include the following signs: fainting, confusion, dizziness, weakness, nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, or unconsciousness. It is imperative for each patient who develops these clinical manifestations during a therapy course with Ditide to seek emergency medical attention. The use of an unauthorized double dose of this medical diuretic is strictly forbidden, as it can lead to the development of potentially life-threatening complications.

Ditide Missed Dose

It is important for the success of one’s therapy course with this clinical remedy that they employ all their prescribed doses of Ditide at their scheduled time. Your main clinical prescriber will know what you are supposed to do in case you accidentally neglect to use one or more of your doses of Ditide. Although it is important to replace the missed doses of this diuretic as soon as you can, you should not take any measures concerning this matter without consulting it with your PD.

Ditide Side Effects

Like with most other medicines (and with almost all diuretics), intense therapy courses trigger unwanted and sometimes bothersome clinical manifestations. Even if you develop symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, thirst, tiredness, muscle cramps, confusion, vomiting, nausea, seizures, etc, you must not discontinue using this medication (Ditide). However, you must inform your main clinical prescriber right away and think about a way of correcting such unpleasant medical manifestations. You may have to undergo another treatment course, with a different drug, in order to keep your Ditide side effects under control.

Ditide Drug Reactions

Among the most common drugs that are known to interact with Ditide are: Motrin, Naprosyn, Captopril, Medrol, Questran, Colestid, Senokot, Indocin, Cardura, and so on. Ask your local pharmacist for further information.