Torasemide

Torasemide is a drug that belongs to loop diuretics. It is used for the treatment of edema caused by congestive heart failure as well as for the treatment of edema caused by kidney, liver, or lung disease. Torasemide is also indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Torasemide may cause the following side effects:

• Disturbance of the electrolyte balance (hypokalemia)
• Hypotension
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Loss of appetite
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Hyperuricemia
• Hyperglycemia
• Urinary retention
• Elevation of the liver enzymes in the blood
• Decrease in the number of red blood cells, platelets and leukocytes in the blood
• Paresthesia
• Tinnitus

Torasemide is contraindicated in the following situations:

• Kidney failure
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Arrhythmia
• Low blood pressure
• Hepatic coma
• Co-administration with nephrotoxic drugs

Also, precautions should be taken in the following conditions:

• In patients with second-degree or third-degree AV block
• In patients with low number of platelets, red blood cells, or leukocytes in the blood!
• In patients with gout (Torasemide can cause an increase in uric acid levels in the blood, which can induce an gout attack)

The usual dosage is 2.5-5 mg once a day. After oral administration of this drug, maximum diuretic effect occurs after 2-3 hours. Doses greater than 5 mg are not recommended because they don't exert a stronger effect on lowering the blood pressure, but they do increase the risk of side effects.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypertension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Dehydration

• Decreased Potassium Level In Blood

• Decreased Magnesium Level In Blood

• Increased Blood Uric Acid

• Hearing Loss

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Torsamide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Torasemide is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Torasemide is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Torasemide may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Torasemide is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Torasemide is recommended.
  However, use of Torasemide should be avoided in case the patient is unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Torasemide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torasemide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Torasemide, 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.\n

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Torasemide as ingredient

• Dytor Plus 5 Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Dytor Plus Forte Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• EXENTA T 10 TABLET

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• EXENTA T 20 TABLET

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tide Plus 20 Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Torlactone 20mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Torsinex Plus Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of diuretic anti-hypertensive agent which inhibits the sodium-chloride cotransporter and increases the urinary excretion of sodium and chloride, which also increases excretion of water. This reduces plasma fluid volume which lowers cardiac output and blood pressure.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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