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BRAND NAMES:
Demadex
Generic Names:
Torsemide
Uses:
Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Also treats high blood pressure. This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).
Therapeutic Classes:
Cardiovascular Agent
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Torsemide used for?
Demadex is a water pill that works by preventing the body from absorbing too much salt, and helps the body get rid of excess salt through urine. The use of Demadex can decrease symptoms such as swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen and also shortness of breath.
What form(s) does Torsemide come in
Tablet
What are common Torsemide doses?
Tablet 5MG
Tablet 10MG
Tablet 20MG
Tablet 100MG
Common Torsemide prescriptions
Torsemide
100mg tabletTorsemide
10mg tabletTorsemide
20mg tabletTorsemide
5mg tablet
How to take Torsemide
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine.
Missed food: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine.
Missed food: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
What to do if you miss a dose of Torsemide
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Torsemide contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to torsemide or povidone.
Torsemide warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, diabetes, gout, heart disease, hearing problems, or had an allergic reaction to any sulfa drugs. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Unusual tiredness or weakness.
Torsemide interactions
Some medicines can affect how torsemide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, cisplatin, digoxin, ethacrynic acid, fluconazole, lithium, miconazole, oxandrolone, phenytoin, probenecid, rifampin, or warfarinAminoglycoside antibiotic (including amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin)Blood pressure medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen).
If you are taking cholestyramine, take it at least 1 hour after or 4 to 6 hours before taking torsemide.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Torsemide side effects
Serious Side Effects
Increase in how much or how often you urinate
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea, or vomiting
Hearing loss, or ringing in your ears
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or upset stomach.
Urinating more than usual.