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Tor 10 MG Injection

Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsTorsemide
Description
Tor 10 MG Injection is a diuretic which is used to control edema associated with congestive heart failure or kidney/liver injury. It is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinic/hospital setting. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tor 10 MG Injection

  • Chest pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash
  • Increased cough
  • Sleeplessness
  • Ringing in ears

Uses of Tor 10 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Edema
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 10 minutes of administration of the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 6 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine due to the increased risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, and fainting. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to torsemide, other sulfonylureas, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Anuria

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Anuria (a condition wherein the kidney is unable to produce urine) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings

Severe liver injury with Cirrhosis and Ascites

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease associated with cirrhosis and edema due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Regular monitoring of liver function and electrolyte levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hearing problem

Use of this medicine may increase the risk of developing a hearing problem when rapid intravenous injections are given. You should avoid taking other medicines that may cause hearing problems. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Volume depletion and Electrolyte imbalance

Use of this medicine may alter the blood volume levels and electrolyte levels which may result in dizziness, dry mouth, and acid-base imbalance. Close monitoring of blood pressure and electrolyte levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine due to the increased risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, and fainting. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
Interaction with Medicine

Metformin

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Aminoglycoside antibiotics

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

Disease interactions

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of altered blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood glucose, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hyperuricemia

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hyperuricemia since it may decrease the excretion of uric acid from the body. Regular monitoring of uric acid levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by increasing the excretion of water and sodium by preventing its reabsorption in the kidneys.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Loop diuretics

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=cf288ad5-d4e7-4b0b-bfd0-41c5327e6984

Torasemide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 13 September 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00214

Demadex (torsemide) dose, indications, adverse effects, interactions... from PDR.net [Internet]. Pdr.net. 2019 [cited 16 September 2019]. Available from:

https://www.pdr.net/drug-summary/Demadex-torsemide-1024
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