توراسيميد

Torsemide is used for treatment of edema (swelling) associated with heart, kidney, or liver failure, or conditions when there is excess of body water. It is also used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
It may also be used to treat certain conditions as determined by your doctor, which may not be listed in the professional package insert.
Use Torsemide as directed by your doctor.
Take Torsemide by mouth with or without food.
Torsemide may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
If you also take cholestyramine, do not take it within 4 hours before or after taking Torsemide . Check with your doctor if you have questions.
Avoid eating licorice or Korean ginseng while taking Torsemide.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Torsemide.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
constipation; dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; excessive urination; headache; increased coughing; nasal inflammation; nausea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; diarrhea; dry mouth or unusual thirst; hearing loss or ringing in the ears; loss of appetite; muscle pain or cramps; rapid or irregular heartbeat; rectal bleeding; restlessness; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting.
If you miss a dose of Torsemide and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Store Torsemide between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Torsemide out of the reach of children and away from pets.