Generic Name - Torsemide
Category - Antispasmodic drug.
Indications
Water retention and swelling
Generic Demadex is indicated to reduce the water retention and swelling that often accompany congestive heart failure, chronic kidney failure and cirrhosis of the liver. Torsemide (Generic Demadex) is a diuretic (water pill) drug. Torsemide acts on the kidneys to increase the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to loose water and salt.
Generic for Demadex Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Demadex is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Demadex. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
- Amphoteracin B
- Ibuprofen
- Cholestyramine
- Cisplatin
- Dofetilide
- Digoxin
- Cortisone
- Indomethacin
- Lithium
- Medicines for high blood pressure
- Water pills
Generic for Demadex Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Demadex for hypertension is 5 milligrams once a day. If your blood pressure is still too high after 4 to 6 weeks, the doctor may increase the dose to 10 milligrams once a day. If that isn't sufficient, the doctor will add another drug to the regimen.
Generic for Demadex Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Demadex side Effects include blood in urine, dry mouth, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, weak pulse and lower back or side pain.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Demadex.
Generic for Demadex and Pregnancy
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Demadex in pregnant women have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if your are pregnant or planing to become pregnant.
Generic for Demadex and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Demadex passes into human milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Demadex and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Demadex in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Demadex and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Demadex in pediatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Demadex serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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