Drugs & Vitamins

Active Ingredients: Torsemide
Other Names: Demadex Injection
Drug Class: Diuretics
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What is/are Torsemide Injection? (Back to top)
TORSEMIDE is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes
• gout
• heart disease
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• small amount of urine, or difficulty passing urine
• an unusual or allergic reaction to torsemide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
This medicine is for injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine? (Back to top)

• alcohol
• certain antibiotics given by injection
  certain heart medicines like digoxin
• diuretics
• lithium
• medicines for diabetes
• medicines for blood pressure
• medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine
• medicines that relax muscles for surgery
• NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
• OTC supplements like ginseng and ephedra
• probenecid
• steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, hives, swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
• blood in urine or stools
• dry mouth
• fever or chills
• hearing loss or ringing in the ears
• irregular heartbeat
• muscle pain, weakness or cramps
• unusually weak or tired
• vomiting or diarrhea

• dizzy or lightheaded
• headache
• increased thirst
• sexual difficulties
• stomach pain, upset or nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I watch for while using this medicine? (Back to top)
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

You may need to be a on special diet while you are taking this medicine. Ask your doctor. Also, ask how many glasses of fluids you need to drink each day. You must not get dehydrated.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep this medicine? (Back to top)
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Last Updated:March 20, 2007

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