TORSILIFE-5
MRP: 521
Packaging: 10x10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Torasemide (5mg)
Indication:
helps remove excess fluid from the body and lowers blood pressure by increasing urine output
Description:
Torasemide 5mg is a potent loop diuretic used to reduce excess fluid accumulation in the body caused by conditions like heart failure, kidney disease, or liver cirrhosis. It works by increasing the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing swelling (edema). Torasemide is more potent and longer-acting than furosemide, with better bioavailability and fewer side effects. It is generally prescribed once daily and helps in improving symptoms like breathlessness, leg swelling, and fatigue.
Tags:
- Reduces excess fluid buildup (edema)
- Lowers high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Improves breathing in heart failure patients
- Helps in reducing leg swelling and fatigue
- Better tolerated than older diuretics like furosemide
Usage Information
Dosage
Typical dose: 5mg once daily with or without food Take at the same time daily, preferably in the morning Do not double the dose if missed; continue with the next scheduled dose Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions
Side Effects
Frequent urination Dizziness or light-headedness Low potassium or sodium levels Headache Dehydration Muscle cramps
Contraindications
Allergy to Torasemide or sulfa drugs Severe electrolyte imbalance (e.g., low potassium/sodium) Anuria (no urine output) Severe kidney or liver dysfunction Pregnancy and breastfeeding (unless advised by a physician)