Table of contents:
- What drug Torasemide?
- What is the drug Torasemide used for?
- How do you use the drug Torasemide?
- How do I save Torasemide?
- Torasemide dosage
- What should be considered before using the drug Torasemide?
- Is the drug Torasemide safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Torasemide side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Torasemide?
- Torasemide Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What drugs can interfere with the drug Torasemide?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the drug Torasemide?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Torasemide?
- Torasemide Drug Interactions
- What is the dose of the drug Torasemide for adults?
- What is the dosage of the drug Torasemide for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Torasemide available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
What drug Torasemide?
What is the drug Torasemide used for?
Torasemide 5 mg is a drug used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Torasemide 5 mg and 10 mg are drugs to treat swelling due to too much water in the body (edema).
Torasemide contains a drug called torasemide. This drug belongs to a group of drugs called "diuretics" or "water tablets." These tablets work by making you pass more urine (urine).
How do you use the drug Torasemide?
Always use Torasemide as directed by your doctor. You should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I save Torasemide?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Torasemide dosage
What should be considered before using the drug Torasemide?
Do not use Torasemide if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to:
- Torasemide or one of the other Torasemide ingredients
- Similar drugs called "sulphonylureas". This drug is used to treat diabetes (high blood sugar). These drugs include chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, glipizide and tolbutamide.
Do not use Torasemide if any of the above conditions happen to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Torasemide.
Is the drug Torasemide safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category B according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = Positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = Unknown)
Torasemide side effects
What are the possible side effects of Torasemide?
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience the following side effects:
- Low levels of sodium or potassium in your blood. This can lead to
- Headache, dizziness, fainting, feeling weak, drowsy, feeling confused, loss of appetite or cramps. Your doctor can change your dose if this occurs
- Problems with circulation or blood clots (this condition is seen only occasionally)
- A reduced number of red or white blood cells or platelets in your blood
- This can make you feel tired, get infections easier, or bruise more easily
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Torasemide Drug Warnings and Cautions
What drugs can interfere with the drug Torasemide?
Although certain drugs should not be used at the same time, in other cases two different drugs can be used together even if interactions are possible. In this case, your doctor may be able to change the dose or take other precautions that may be needed. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription drugs on the market.
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Other medicines to treat high blood pressure
- Drugs called "ACE inhibitors" (used to treat heart disease)
- Medicines such as digoxin or digitoxin (used to treat heart disease).
- Adrenaline (also called epinephrine) or noradrenaline (also called norepinephrine). This medicine is used to treat low blood pressure
- Cholestyramine, or another 'ionexchange resin' (used to treat high cholesterol levels in your blood)
- High doses of drugs called "salicylates", such as aspirin
- Medicines called "non-steroidal anti-inflammatory" (NSAIDs).
- These include indomethacin and ibuprofen
- Purgative
- Steroid drugs, such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone and dexamethasone
- Medicines to relax your muscles (muscle relaxants)
- Cisplatin (used to treat cancer)
- Lithium (used to treat mental health problems)
- Probenecid (used to treat gout)
- Theophylline (used to treat asthma)
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the drug Torasemide?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Torasemide?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, such as:
- Kidney problems (kidney failure)
- Kidney problems caused by drugs
- Heart problem
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Heart rate problems (heart arrhythmias)
Torasemide Drug Interactions
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of the drug Torasemide for adults?
High blood pressure
- The usual dosage for adults and the elderly is between 2.5 mg and 5 mg once daily.
Water retention (edema)
- The usual dose for adults and the elderly is 5 mg once a day.
- Your doctor may increase your dose to 20 mg per day if needed.
What is the dosage of the drug Torasemide for children?
Safety and effectiveness are not known in pediatric patients (less than 18 years).
In what dosages and preparations is Torasemide available?
2.5 mg tablet; 5 mg; 10 mg
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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