Torsemide Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Torsemide is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Torsemide is a loop diuretic indicated for: the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease or hepatic disease. ( 1.1 ) the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Edema Torsemide tablets are indicated for the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease or hepatic disease. 1.2 Hypertension Torsemide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily.
What should I know before taking it?
Torsemide is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to torsemide or to povidone. Torsemide is contraindicated in patients who are anuric. Torsemide is contraindicated in patients with hepatic coma.
What important warnings are listed?
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypotension and worsening renal function: monitor volume status and renal function periodically ( 5.1 ) Electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities: monitor serum electrolytes and blood glucose periodically. ( 5.2 ) Ototoxicity ( 5.3 , 7.6 ) 5.1 Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function Excessive diuresis may cause potentially symptomatic dehydration, blood volume reduction and hypotension and worsening renal function, including acute renal failure particularly in salt-depleted patients or those taking renin-angiotensin aldosterone inhibitors. Worsening of renal function can also occur with concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., aminoglycosides, cisplatin, and.
How is this medication usually taken?
Torsemide tablets 5 mg, USP are available as white to off-white, capsule shaped, uncoated tablets, debossed with bisect between “C” and “40” on one side and plain on other side.Torsemide tablets 10 mg, USP are available as white to off-white, capsule shaped, uncoated tablets, debossed with bisect between “C” and “41” on one side and plain on other side.Torsemide tablets 20 mg, USP are available as white to off-white, capsule shaped, uncoated tablets, debossed with bisect between “C” and “42” on one side and plain on other side.Torsemide tablets 100 mg, USP are available as white to off-white, capsule shaped, uncoated tablets, debossed with bisect between “C” and “43” on one side and plain.
What side effects are listed?
The following risks are discussed in more detail in others sections: Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Ototoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
What interactions are listed?
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects; risk of renal impairment. ( 7.1 ) CYP2C9: Concomitant use with CYP2C9 inhibitors can decrease torsemide clearance. Torsemide may affect the efficacy and safety of sensitive CYP2C9 substrates or of substrates with a narrow therapeutic range, such as warfarin or phenytoin. ( 7.2 ) Cholestyramine: Decreased exposure of torsemide. ( 7.3 ) Organic anion drugs: may decrease diuretic activity of torsemide. ( 7.4 ) Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity ( 7.5 ) Renin-angiotensin inhibitors: Increased risk of hypotension and renal impairment. ( 7.7 ) Radiocontrast agents:.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=03fbbb85-4e0f-4f3b-b4b0-87f84cb33d47
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