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Torsip 5mg Tablet

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Torsip 5mg Tablet

It is medicine commonly used to reduce swelling caused by excessive water in the body for people with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure.

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Is torsemide hard on the kidneys?

Is torsemide hard on the kidneys? Torsemide should be used very cautiously in patients with renal disease. Hypovolemia, or low fluid volume, caused by diuretic, can be especially dangerous in patients with pre-existing kidney disease.

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What is spironolactone used for?

Spironolactone is used to treat certain patients with hyperaldosteronism (the body produces too much aldosterone, a naturally occurring hormone); low potassium levels; heart failure; and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including liver, or kidney disease.

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Does torsemide affect blood pressure?

Torsemide works by causing your kidney to excrete more water and electrolytes, including sodium chloride. This helps remove excess fluid, relieving edema. It also lowers your blood pressure.

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What is the half life of torsemide?

With IV administration, the onset of action is within 10 mins with a peak in one hour. The duration of action of the drug is around 6 to 8 hours, irrespective of the route of administration. The drug is primarily metabolized by the liver (80%) and excreted in the urine. Half-life elimination is approximately 3.5 hours.

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What are the side effects of Toresa 5 Tablet?

The common side effects of Toresa 5 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Toresa 5 Tablet include dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, rapid or excessive weight loss, vomiting blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, blisters or peeling skin, hives, rash, and itching. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms.

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Sources

  • https://reference.medscape.com/drug/soaanz-torsemide-342424

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