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What is TORSIKIND 10MG?
- TORSIKIND 10MG belongs to a group of drugs called diuretics or ‘water tablets’ that help to remove excess retained water from the body
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What TORSIKIND 10MG is used for?
- TORSIKIND 10MG is used to treat high blood pressure, oedema (fluid retention) caused by heart failure
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to torasemide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- are allergic to sulphonylureas (medicines used to treat diabetes, e.g. glibenclamide)
- have severe kidney or liver problems
- suffer from low blood pressure (feeling faint or dizzy)
- have developed kidney problems due to taking medicines which cause kidney damage
- suffer from diabetes
- suffer from gout
- have been told you have low sodium and/or potassium levels in your blood
- have hypovolaemia (an abnormally low volume of blood in the circulation)
- have any problems passing urine
- have an abnormal heart beat
Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,
- insulin or tablets for the treatment of diabetes
- diuretics (“water tablets”), such as, amiloride or beta blockers, e.g. propranolol
- ACE inhibitors used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure, e.g. captopril
- any digitalis drug (to treat heart problems), e.g. digoxin
- corticosteroids, e.g. prednisolone, used to treat inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
- laxatives, e.g. Bisacodyl
- lithium, a treatment for depression; salicylates, used as painkillers and to reduce inflammation, e.g. aspirin
- cisplatin, which is used to treat cancer
- antibiotics, e.g. cefalexin, as there is an increased risk of kidney problems
- muscle-relaxing drugs, e.g. tubocurarine; or theophylline, which is used to help breathing problems, as their effectiveness may be increased
- sympathomimetic drugs, e.g. adrenaline, noradrenaline and ephedrine, as their effectiveness may be decreased
- ephedrine may be present in medicines for colds and nasal stuffiness
- cholestyramine, a drug used to reduce the level of fat in your blood
- Always take TORSIKIND 10MG exactly as your doctor has told you
- It can be taken with or without food
- It should be swallowed with water
If you take more TORSIKIND 10MG
- If you swallow a lot of the tablets all together, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately
If you forget to take TORSIKIND 10MG
- If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking TORSIKIND 10MG
- You should continue to take these tablet for as long as your doctor tells you to
Like all medicines, Torsemide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash or nettle rash)
- headache
- dizziness
- weakness
- drowsiness
- muscle cramps
- loss of appetite
- low blood pressure (feeling dizzy and faint)
- if you suffer from alkalosis (a change in the acid/base balance of the body) this may be worsened
- confusion
- stomach pain
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation
- changes in the blood chemistry, e.g. in the levels of sugars and fats
- any urinary problems may be further complicated and lead to a failure to pass urine
- liver problems
- dry mouth
- inflammation of the pancreas, (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain)
- rash, itching
- photosensitivity (a skin reaction on exposure to sunlight)
- problems with sight
- tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or hearing loss
- pins-and-needles or numbness in your arms, legs, hands or feet
- problems with blood including its clotting ability and circulation/flow. A decrease in the number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood may occur
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