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Torasemide Tablet is a prescription medicine. Edema are some of its major therapeutic uses. Torasemide Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Torasemide Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Torasemide Tablet include Frequent urination. While these are the most often observed Torasemide Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Torasemide Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Torasemide Tablet is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Torasemide Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Torasemide Tablet related warnings section.
Torasemide Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Potassium Deficiency, Kidney Disease, Liver Cirrhosis are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Torasemide Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Torasemide Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Torasemide Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Torasemide Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Torasemide Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Torasemide Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Torasemide has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Torasemide Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Torasemide on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Torasemide Tablet on the Kidneys?
Torasemide does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Torasemide Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Torasemide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Torasemide Tablet on the Heart?
Torasemide is not harmful for the heart.
Torasemide Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Torasemide Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Torasemide Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Torasemide Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Torasemide Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Torasemide Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Torasemide Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Torasemide Tablet
It is safe to take Torasemide Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Torasemide Tablet
Taking alcohol with Torasemide Tablet can be dangerous.
Torasemide is the brand name for torsemide. It belongs to a class of drugs known as loop diuretics. It is available in the form of an injection and tablets. It is used for the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure. In low doses, it is also used to treat hypertension.
Yes, an overdose of Torasemide is associated with hypokalemia. It is a condition in which the blood potassium levels are too low. Symptoms are muscle fatigue, muscle cramps and feeling weak. Low potassium levels can lead to a heart problem. Therefore, if you are taking a loop diuretic, talk to your doctor about preventing hypokalemia. In addition, follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Torasemide may cause allergy in rare cases. The symptoms could be rash, itching, dizziness, swelling of the tongue, throat, and face, difficulty in breathing, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using Torasemide and talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Torasemide is not potassium sparing. Rather, it is a loop diuretic that removes excess of water and electrolytes like potassium from the body. One may need to eat potassium-rich foods or a potassium supplement while one uses Torasemide. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic which prevents the loss of potassium from the body.
Torasemide works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. the increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and removal of this extra fluid from your body results in a decrease in edema. The decreased blood volume causes relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure which gives relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.
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