Generic Name - Torsemide
Category - Diuretic medication
Indications
Reduce Water in the body.
Generic Torsemide is indicated to reduce the amount of water in the body in certain conditions, such as congestive heart failure, severe liver disease (cirrhosis) or kidney disease. Generic Torsemide belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics. It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.
Generic for Torsemide Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Torsemide is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Torsemide should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
diabetes
gout
hearing problems
irregular heart beat
kidney disease
liver disease
low blood levels of potassium, chloride, sodium or magnesium
previous heart attack
small amount of urine, or difficulty passing urine
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Torsemide. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
amphoteracin B
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
cholestyramine
cisplatin
dofetilide
heart medicines such as digoxin
hormones such as cortisone, fludrocortisone, or hydrocortisone
indomethacin
lithium
medicines for high blood pressure
water pills
Generic for Torsemide Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Torsemide 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 Torsemide Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Torsemide 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 Torsemide.
Generic for Torsemide and Pregnancy
Studies have not been done in pregnant women. In general, diuretics are not useful for normal swelling of feet and hands that occurs during pregnancy. Hence, Generic Torsemide should not be taken during pregnancy unless recommended by your doctor.
Generic for Torsemide and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Torsemide passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor
Generic for Torsemide and Pediatric
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of Generic Torsemide in children with use in other age groups.
Generic for Torsemide and Geriatric
In the absence of specific information comparing use of Generic Torsemide in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults
Note
The above information about Generic Torsemide 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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