Ditide Tablet

It is best to take Ditide 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 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.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Ditide Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure.
• 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.
• Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
• It is better to take Ditide Tablet 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.
• Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Ditide Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.