Torsid 55mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Torsid 5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Torsid 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Torsid 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Torsid 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Torsid 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Torsid 5 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidn... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Torsid 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torsid 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Torsid 5 belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the bo... View More
Uses of Torsid 5
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Edema
Side effects of Torsid 5
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Constipation
- Decreased blood pressure
- Upset stomach
How to use Torsid 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Torsid 5 may be taken with... View More
How Torsid 5 works
Torsid 5 is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
What if you forget to take Torsid 5?
If you miss a dose of Torsid 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torsid 5, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Torsid 5 can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehy... View More
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
Indication
Oedema, Hypertension, Chronic heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: 2.5-5 mg once daily. Max: 5 mg daily. Oedema in patients with hepatic cirrhosis Adult: Initially, 5-10 mg once daily, giv... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas, renal failure with anuria, hepatic coma and pre-coma, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Torasemide, a sulfonylurea loop diuretic, acts from within the lumen of the thick ascending portion of the loop of Henle, where it inhibits the Na+/K+/2... View More
Precaution
Risk of hyperuricaemia, gout and DM. Correct electrolyte distubances and disorders of micturition before treatment. Monitor electrolyte balance, glucose... View More
Side Effect
Electrolyte disturbances e.g. hypokalaemia, dehydration, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, hypotension, weakness, drowsiness, confusional states, loss of ... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of severe hypokalaemia with amphotercin B, corticosteroids, carbenoxolone, hypokalaemia-causing medications. Increased risk of lithium to... View More
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