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Torsemide - oral

(tor-seh-mide)

common brand names: Demadex

Warning: it pill is a strong 'water pill' (diuretic). Using too much of this drug can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Therefore, Its important you be monitored by your physician. Promptly notify your pharmacist if you become very thirsty, have dry mouth, or become confused while taking this med.

Simular Drugs : Demadex, Demadex

Related Drugs : Demadex, Demadex, Demadex, Torsemide

Demadex Usage: it medication belongs to class of meds called diuretics ('water pills') that decrease the amount about water retained at body by increasing urination. Diuretics used to treat edema (fluid retention and swelling especially of hands & feet) & hypertension (high blood pressure).

How to use Demadex: Taken by mouth usually one time a day with or with-out meals. don't stop taking this medication or increase you're dose without consulting your pharmacist. If it med is used in late afternoon or evening, you may need to get up during night to urinate. Consult with some your physician regarding youre dosing schedule.

Demadex side effects: this drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during 1'st some days as your body adjusts to it. To lessen these effects when rising from seated or lying position, get up slowly. Stomach upset, nervousness, headache, & weakness may also occur during initial therapy as youre body adjusts to the medication. If any about these symptoms continue or become bothersome notify your doctor. this medication increases urination. Expect this effect. Inform your physician if you develop muscle cramps, pain, change in heart rate, nausea or vomiting while taking it medication. this may be sign of low blood potassium. Also notify your doctor if you notice: a sore throat, extreme thirst, ringing in the ears, diminished hearing, rash. in the unlikely series you have an allergic reaction to it drug, seek healthcare professional attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Demadex Precautions: Before using this tablet, tell you're doctor your medical history especially of: kidney problems, unusual decrease in urine output, liver disease, tablet allergies. this drug can reduce potassium levels in some your blood. potassium supplement may be prescribed by your healthcare professional. Tell your pharmacist if you are pregnant before using this tablet. Its not known if this pill is excreted into breast milk. Consult youre doctor before breast-feeding.

Demadex drug interactions: Tell your physician of every prescription & nonprescription medicines you use, especially of: lithium, digoxin, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin), NSAIDs (e.g., indomethacin, naproxen), aspirin, probenecid, ginseng, other hypertension meds. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Demadex Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include dry mouth, dizziness, excessive urination followed by a decrease in amount about urine, muscle cramps, weakness, & weak or irregular heartbeat.

Demadex special notes: don't share this drug with others.

If you missed Demadex dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; don't take if it is almost clock for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Demadex Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. don't store in bathroom.

Medical alert: you're condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Torsemide