Product Details
TORSEMIDE 5 MG
Introduction : Torsemide 5mg tablet is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease. It belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics (water pills). This medicine works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.
Torsemide 5mg tablet is also used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
This medicine is available only with your doctors prescription.
Indication : Torsemide 5mg tablet is primarily prescribed for conditions associated with fluid retention, including:
Congestive heart failure (edema)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Chronic kidney disease with edema
Liver cirrhosis with ascites
Administration : Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Storage : Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Store Torsemide at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Side Effects : Common side effects may include excessive urination, dizziness, headache, low blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium levels).
Safety Advice / Warnings : Side effects may include excessive urination
Patient should report symptoms of ototoxicity (loss of hearing)
Warn patient to avoid use of nonprescription NSAID products without first discussing it with their healthcare provider
References : Achhammer I & Metz P: Low dose loop diuretics in essential hypertension. Experience with torasemide.. Drugs 1991; 41(Suppl 3):80-91.
Aranda P & Novales E: Diuretics and the treatment of systemic hypertension.. Am J Cardiol 1990; 65:72H-76H.
Product Information: DEMADEX(R) oral tablets, torsemide oral tablets. Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc (per FDA), Somerset, NJ, 2017.
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2022). Torsemide.
Mechanism of Action : Diuretics lower blood pressure initially by reducing plasma and extracellular fluid volume; cardiac output also decreases. Eventually, cardiac output returns to normal with an accompanying decrease in peripheral resistance.