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Torasemide
Latest prescription information about Torasemide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Torasemide
Pronunciation : tor-as-i-myde
Therapeutic Classification : diuretics
Trade Name(s):
India- Demator Tab, Diurator Tab, Dyamide Plus Tab, Dyamide Tab, Dytor Inj, Dytor Plus Tab, Dytor Tab, Dytro-Kem Inj, Dytro-Kem Vial, Edeto Tab, Retorlix Tab, Tide 5mg Tab, Tide Inj, Tide Tab, Torget Sachet, Toride Tab, Torlactone Tab, Torsemi Tab, Torsikind Tab, Torsinex Inj, Torsinex Tab, Zator Amp, Zator Plus Tab, Zator Tab. International- Demadex Oral. This medication is a pyridine-sulfonylurea type loop diuretic, prescribed for hypertension, congestive cardiac failure, chronic renal failure and hepatic cirrhosis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dose range is 2.5 – 200mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, gout, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Correct electrolyte disturbances and urinary disorders before treatment. * Monitor electrolyte balance, glucose, uric acid, creatinine and lipid level regularly while taking this medication. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery, while taking this medication. Side Effects : Metabolic - Electrolyte disturbances, dehydration, dry mouth, increased sugar, increased urination, elevated liver enzyme and loss of appetite. Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness and confusion. Miscellaneous - Stomach cramps, impotence, ringing in the ear and hearing loss. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C), and in an airtight container. |
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