Torasemide (Torasemide)
Overview of Torasemide
Torasemide (rINN) or torsemide (USAN) 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.
Indication of Torasemide
Torasemide is primarily indicated in conditions like Congestive heart failure, Edema, Hepatic disease, Hypertension, Renal diseases.
Contraindication of Torasemide
Torasemide is contraindicated in conditions like Rheumatic disease (pain and inflammation),Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease.
Side Effects of Torasemide
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Torasemide include Hypotension, Dehydration, Hemoconcentration, Hypokalemia, Hypochloremic alkalosis, Hypovolemia, Hyponatremia.
Precautions of Torasemide
Torasemide should be used with caution in patients with hepatic disease with cirrhosis and ascites, since sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte balance may precipitate hepatic coma. In these patients, diuresis with Torasemide (or any other diuretic) is best initiated in the hospital. To prevent hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis, an aldosterone antagonist or potassium-sparing drug should be used concomitantly with Torasemide.