Torsemide Tablets
Formulated to support the reduction of excess fluid retention and utilized to alleviate symptoms associated with oedema.
Strengths: 10 · 20mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Torrem
- Therapeutic class
Loop Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
Loop Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
heart failure
- Contraindications
anuria; hepatic coma; hypersensitivity to sulphonamides
- Minor side effects
headache; dizziness; muscle cramps
- Moderate side effects
hyperuricaemia; hypokalaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Mylan
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Drug interactions
lithium; ace inhibitors; aminoglycosides
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in the elderly.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
monitor fluid and electrolyte balance; use with care in patients with hypotension
Serious side effects
ototoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; severe dehydration — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to support the reduction of excess fluid retention and utilized to alleviate symptoms associated with oedema.
Mechanism of action
Torsemide inhibits the sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the loop of Henle, which promotes significant diuresis and sodium excretion in the kidneys.
Torsemide Tablets
Formulated to support the reduction of excess fluid retention and utilized to alleviate symptoms associated with oedema.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Torsemide
- Listed indication(s): Oedema, Hypertension
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 10 mg971-10-mg-11870
- 90 tablets - 20 mg971-20-mg-11861