Dytor 20mg (Generic Torsemide)

What is Dytor (Generic Torsemide)?

Torsemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing.

How to take Generic Torsemide

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once a day, or as directed by your physician. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

It is best to take this medication early in the day, before 4-6PM, to prevent having to wake up during the night to urinate. Consult your physician or pharmacist if you have questions about your dosing schedule.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day as directed. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Generally, it may take 4-6 weeks, sometimes up to 12 weeks, before the full blood pressure-lowering effect is seen. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your physician.

Cholestyramine and colestipol can decrease the absorption of torsemide. If you are taking either of these drugs, separate it from torsemide by at least 2 hours.

If your condition persists or worsens, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Side Effects of Torsemide

Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, or constipation may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your physician or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your physician has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may lead to excessive loss of body water and minerals (including potassium). Tell your physician immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss: muscle cramps or weakness, confusion, severe dizziness, drowsiness, unusual dry mouth or thirst, nausea or vomiting, fast/irregular heartbeat, unusual decrease in the amount of urine, fainting, seizures.

Tell your physician immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: chest pain, numbness/tingling of the arms/legs, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, decreased sexual ability.

Tell your physician immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), easy bleeding or bruising, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing of eyes/skin.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking torsemide, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to sulfa medications; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your physician or pharmacist if you have: severe kidney disease (inability to make urine or anuria).

Before using this medication, tell your physician or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, untreated mineral imbalance (e.g., sodium, potassium), gout, lupus.

If you have diabetes, torsemide may infrequently worsen control of blood glucose levels. Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your physician of the results.

This drug may reduce the potassium levels in your blood. Ask your physician about adding potassium to your diet. A potassium supplement may be prescribed by your physician.

This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

Before having surgery, tell your physician or dentist that you are taking this medication.

This drug may make you dizzy, drowsy, or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness.

Torsemide should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your physician.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Delivery Time: 7-14 Days