
Product: Generic Demadex (Torsemide)
Demadex (Torasemide) is a pyridine-sulfonylurea type loop diuretic mainly used in the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure. It is also used at low doses for the management of hypertension.
Drug Category: Diuretics
Brand Name: Demadex
Generic Name: Torsemide
About Demadex (Torsemide):
Brand name: Demadex
Generic name: Torsemide
What is Demadex (torsemide)?
Torsemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.
Torsemide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure liver disease or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Torsemide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Demadex (torsemide)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to torsemide or if you are unable to urinate
Before using this medication tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease or an allergy to sulfa drugs.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Avoid becoming dehydrated. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while you are taking torsemide.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Demadex (torsemide)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to torsemide or if you are unable to urinate.
Before using torsemide tell your doctor if you have:
• kidney disease;
• liver disease; or
• an allergy to sulfa drugs.
If you have any of these conditions you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take torsemide.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether torsemide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Demadex (torsemide)?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store this medication at room temperature away from heat light and moisture. Do not allow the tablets to freeze.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include ringing in your ears loss of appetite weakness dizziness or confusion.
What should I avoid while taking Demadex (torsemide)?
Avoid becoming dehydrated. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while you are taking torsemide.
What are the possible side effects of torsemide
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. Stop using torsemide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
• dry mouth thirst nausea vomiting;
• feeling weak drowsy restless or light-headed;
• fast or uneven heartbeat;
• muscle pain or weakness;
• coughing up blood;
• bloody or black tarry stools; or
• hearing loss.
Less serious side effects may include:
• diarrhea or constipation;
• headache;
• dizziness; or
• decreased sex drive impotence or difficulty having an orgasm.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Demadex (torsemide)?
Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
• lithium (Lithobid Eskalith);
• digoxin (Lanoxin);
• steroids (prednisone and others);
• ethacrynic acid (Edecrin);
• cholestyramine (Prevalite Questran);
• probenecid (Benemid);
• amikacin (Amikin) gentamicin (Garamycin) netilmicin (Netromycin) streptomycin tobramycin (Nebcin Tobi);
• salicylates such as aspirin Disalcid Doan's Pills Dolobid Salflex Tricosal and others; or
• indomethacin (Indocin).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with torsemide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
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Synonyms:
Luprac Torasemida Torasemidum
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