Toresa 5 MG Tablet
About Toresa 5 MG Tablet
Toresa 5 MG Tablet treats edema and reduces the presence of extra fluid that develops in the body as a result of health problems like kidney or liver disease and heart failure. Thus, the drug helps in the relief of related symptoms which may include swelling of the abdomen or hand and legs and problems with breathing.
It also effectively treats hypertension, that is, high blood pressure. This medication is known to be a water pill, encouraging the body to create more urine and helps in flushing out the extra liquid and salts.
This medication is mostly prescribed for daily consumption and can be taken before or after food. Patients are generally advised not to take this medication for about 4 hours before bedtime, as you may develop the need to urinate frequently in the middle of the night.
The dosage prescribed to you generally depends on the severity of your condition and how your body reacts to the medicine. It may interfere with your sleeping pattern. In case of patients with edema because of congestive heart failure, the dosage may vary from 10mg - 20mg in a day. Those with renal problems may be prescribed about 20mg daily.
Patients with hypertension are generally prescribed about 5mg-10mg of the drug to be taken once a day. This medication should not be discontinued prior to the doctor’s consent. It is primarily because if you stop taking this medication, it can suddenly aggravate your symptoms. This medication is meant for oral consumption and is available in tablet form.
Take recommended dosage with food or milk at the same time each day (preferably not in the evening to avoid sleep interruption). Do not miss doses, alter dosage, or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Include orange juice or bananas (or other potassium-rich foods) in daily diet; do not take potassium supplements without consulting prescriber.
Do not use alcohol or OTC medications without consulting prescriber. You may experience postural hypotension; change position slowly when rising from sitting or lying.
May cause transient drowsiness, blurred vision, or dizziness; avoid driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known. You may have reduced tolerance to heat (avoid strenuous activity in hot weather or excessively hot showers).
Increased exercise and increased dietary fiber, fruit, and fluids may reduce constipation. Report unusual weight gain or loss (>5 lb/week), swelling of ankles and hands, persistent fatigue, unresolved constipation or diarrhea, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, cramps, change in hearing, or chest pain or palpitations.
Toresa 5 MG Tablet may cause agranulocytosis; use caution with clozapine and carbamazepine; may decrease lithium clearance resulting in an increase in serum lithium levels and potential lithium toxicity.
However, this is much more common and significant with the thiazide diuretics; monitor serum lithium levels; concurrent use with chloral hydrate may produce hot flashes and hypertension.
Symptoms include electrolyte depletion, volume depletion, hypotension, dehydration, circulatory collapse; electrolyte depletion may be manifested by weakness, dizziness, mental confusion, anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, and cramps.
Following GI decontamination, treatment is supportive; hypotension responds to fluids and Trendelenburg position. Toresa 5 MG Tablet may induce potent diuretic effects and, as with other potent diuretics, electrolytes and volume status needs to be closely monitored.
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Toresa 5 MG Tablet
Edema (Swelling)
This medication is used in the treatment of edema which is a swelling due to the accumulation of fluid in the hands, feet, and ankles.
This medication is used in the treatment of hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by a fluid overload due to genetic and environmental factors.
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Toresa 5 MG Tablet ?
Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it or any other medicine of the same class. Also, avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to the medicines belonging to the class Sulfonylureas.
Anuria
Avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Anuria (a condition wherein the kidney is unable to produce urine).
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Toresa 5 MG Tablet ?
Loss Of Appetite
Muscle Pain
Nausea Or Vomiting
Acid Or Sour Stomach
Increased Cough
Sleeplessness
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Toresa 5 MG Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 to 8 hours after an oral dose and 6 hours after an intravenous dose.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 hour of oral administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Is It safe with alcohol?
It is unknown whether the consumption of this medicine along with alcohol is safe or not.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
This medicine may affect the alertness of the patient taking it. Thus if you feel dizziness or sleepiness, avoid driving.
Does this affect kidney function?
It is safe to use in the patient with kidney disease. For further details consult your doctor.
Does this affect liver function?
Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Toresa 5 MG Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Toresa 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Tor 5 MG Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Zator 5 MG Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd
- Dytor 5 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Torsinex 5 MG Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd
- Montecip 10 MG Tablet
Cipla 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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
Where is the Toresa 5 MG Tablet approved?
India
United States
Japan
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication belongs to the class loop diuretics. It reduces the blood pressure by inhibiting Na-K-2Cl reabsorption at the ascending loop of Henle. This helps in increasing the excretion of water and sodium.
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 Cardiologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Toresa 5 MG Tablet ?
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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Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Medicine
- Aminoglycosides: Ototoxicity may be increased.
- Anticoagulant activity is enhanced.
- Antidiabetic agents: Glucose tolerance may be decreased.
- Antihypertensive agents: Effects may be enhanced.
- Beta-blockers: Plasma concentrations of beta-blockers may be increased with torsemide.
- Chloral hydrate: Transient diaphoresis, hot flashes, hypertension may occur.
- Cisplatin: Ototoxicity may be increased.
- Digitalis: Arrhythmias may occur with diuretic-induced electrolyte disturbances.
- Enzyme inducers (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine) theoretically may reduce efficacy of torsemide.
- Lithium: Plasma concentrations of lithium may be increased; monitor lithium levels.
- NSAIDs: Torsemide efficacy may be decreased.
- Probenecid: Torsemide action may be reduced.
- Salicylates: Diuretic action may be impaired in patients with cirrhosis and ascites.
- Thiazides: Synergistic effects may result.
Interaction with Food
Interaction with Disease
FAQs about Toresa 5 MG Tablet
Ques : What is Toresa 5 MG Tablet?
Ans : This medication treats edema, that is, it reduces the presence of extra fluid that develops in the body as a result of health problems like kidney or liver disease and heart failure.
Ques : How long do I need to use Toresa 5 MG Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Toresa 5 MG Tablet?
Ans : In the case of patients with edema because of congestive heart failure, the dosage may vary from 10mg -20mg in a day. Those with renal problems may be prescribed about 20mg daily. Patients with hypertension are generally prescribed about 5mg-10mg of the drug to be taken once a day.
Ques : Should I use Toresa 5 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is mostly prescribed for daily consumption and can be taken before or after food.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Toresa 5 MG Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : Does Toresa 5 MG Tablet raise blood sugar?
Ans : Yes, it may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Toresa 5 MG Tablet.
Ques : What are the side effects of Toresa 5 MG Tablet?
Ans : The side effects of Toresa 5 MG Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset.
Ques : Does Toresa 5 MG Tablet increase creatinine?
Ans : Yes, it may cause a mild increase in creatinine values depending on the dose you are taking. These increased creatinine levels may increase slightly more when this medicine is used for the long term.
References
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