Tomide 2.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 60.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Torasemide |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Management of edema of cardiac, renal and hepatic origin
- Management of hypertension
- Sole therapeutic agent for hypertension
- Combination therapy for hypertension
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of Na+/K+/2CI- carrier system
- Increase in delivery of tubular fluid and electrolytes
- Increased aldosterone production
- Increased sodium and chloride excretion
- Potassium excretion via exchange mechanism
- Reduction in plasma volume
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Temporary reduction in cardiac output
Dosage & Administration
- Initial oral dose for congestive heart failure
- Initial oral dose for chronic renal failure
- Initial oral dose for hepatic cirrhosis
- Initial oral dose for hypertension
- Titration of dose based on diuretic response
Interaction
- Increased risk of severe hypokalaemia with certain medications
- Increased risk of lithium toxicity
- Potential for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity with specific medications
- Increased risk of toxicity with digoxin
- Reduced diuretic effect with NSAIDs
- Increased risk of hypotension with antihypertensives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to torasemide and other sulfonylureas
- Anuria
Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Muscle cramps
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on pregnancy use
- Caution in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in diabetes
- Caution in gout
- Caution in hypotension
- Caution in liver failure
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and efficacy in children not established
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms of excessive pharmacological effect
- Dehydration
- Hypovolemia
- Hypotension
- Hypokalemia
- Treatment with fluid and electrolyte supplement
Therapeutic Class
- Loop diuretics
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature below 30°C
- Keep in cool and dry place
- Keep away from moisture and sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children