Description
Torsemide 10mg Tablets Uses
Torsemide reduces the amount of excess fluid (edema) in the body, caused by diseases such as heart disease, liver disease, and kidney disease. This helps to reduce symptoms such as breathlessness and swelling in the arms, legs, and abdomen. It is also used as a treatment for high blood pressure, which helps to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems. Torsemide is one of a group of medications known as diuretics, which are “water pills” that cause your body to produce more urine. It does this by causing your kidneys to remove unneeded salt and water from your body into your urine.
When left untreated, high blood pressure can damage your brain, heart, and blood vessels, as well as your kidneys and other organs in your body. To keep your blood pressure in check, not only do you need to take medication, but you also need to make healthy lifestyle changes. These include eating a low-fat, low-sodium diet, staying within a healthy weight range, exercising for at least half an hour most days, abstaining from smoking, and drinking in moderation. Follow exactly what your doctor tells you to take. Generally, you should take it once a day, preferably at about the same time every day. it causes excessive urination, so it should always be taken in the morning.
Direction to Use
- To get the most out of this medication, take it regularly. To make it easier to remember, take the medication at the prescribed time each day. Don’t stop taking it if you feel fine. Most people who take this medication for high blood pressure don’t feel sick. It usually takes 4-6 weeks, but it can take as long as 12 weeks to see a full blood pressure reduction. Don’t stop taking it without talking to your doctor first.
- This medication is taken orally, usually once a day. It can be taken with food or without, as advised by your doctor. Avoid taking it within 4 hours after you go to bed to avoid waking up to go to the bathroom.
- If you’re taking other cholesterol-lowering medications (cholestyramine, colestipol, etc) in addition to torsemide, take it at least one hour before or four to six hours after those medications.
- The dose is based on your health and how well you are responding to treatment. You should not increase the dose or take the dose more frequently than recommended.
Side Effects
Some common side effects occur from the treatment with Torsemide 10mg Tablets, which disappear by the time inside the body. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please inform your physician or pharmacist immediately. Such common side effects are –
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Polyuria
Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefits to you are greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects but do not hesitate to tell your doctor if you notice any kind of serious side effects such as –
- Dehydration (including unusual dry mouth/thirst, muscle cramps/weakness)
- Electrolyte Imbalance (slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, or confusion)
- Fainting
- Signs of kidney problems
- Temporary or permanent decreased hearing/deafness.
- Allergic reactions (rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
This is not an exhaustive list of potential side effects. Please consult your physician or pharmacist if you experience any side effects other than those listed above.
Precautions to be taken
Last but not least, consuming 10mg of torsemide tablets is used to treat Hypertension and edema (excessive fluid build-up). Do not take this medication without a prescription, and keep it away from kids and pets. Consuming this medication with a proper diet and a regular schedule will give you great results. However, don’t take this medication for too long as it can cause side effects. Talk to your doctor for more information.
