Torsemide

Demadex is a water pill that works by preventing the body from absorbing too much salt, and helps the body get rid of excess salt through urine. The use of Demadex can decrease symptoms such as swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen and also shortness of breath.

• Soaanz

• Bumetanide
• Bumex
• Demadex
• Edecrin
• Ethacrynate Sodium
• Ethacrynic Acid
• Furoscix
• Furosemide
• Furosemide in Sodium Chloride
• Lasix
• Soaanz
• Sodium Edecrin
• Torsemide

• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (including oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine.

Missed food: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to torsemide or povidone, or if you are not able to pass urine or have liver coma.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, diabetes, gout, heart disease, hearing problems, or had an allergic reaction to any sulfa drugs. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Changes in blood sugar levelsEar or hearing problems

This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. This is more likely to happen when you first use the medicine or if you become dehydrated.

Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Some medicines can affect how torsemide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, cisplatin, digoxin, ethacrynic acid, fluconazole, lithium, miconazole, oxandrolone, phenytoin, probenecid, rifampin, warfarinAminoglycoside antibiotic (including amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin)Blood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs)NSAIDs (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen).

If you are taking cholestyramine, take it at least 1 hour after or 4 to 6 hours before taking torsemide.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Confusion, weakness, muscle twitching
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea, or vomiting
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Change in how much or how often you urinate
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
• Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat
• Hearing loss, ringing in your ears
• Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or upset stomach.
• Urinating more than usual.