Toresa Injection

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Abbott
Active Ingredient	Torasemide (10mg)
Salt Synonyms	Torsemide
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Sulphamoyl derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	High-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-K+- 2Cl cotransport)
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	371

FAQ

Is Toresa stronger than Furosemide?

Both Toresa and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Toresa has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.

Does Toresa cause loss of potassium?

Toresa may not cause direct potassium loss. But, in some cases, its use may cause excess loss of water which may lead to dehydration. This, as a result, may cause loss of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium.

Does Toresa increase creatinine?

Yes, Toresa may cause a mild increase in creatinine values depending on the dose you are taking. These increased creatinine levels may increase slightly more when this medicine is used for long term. However, with discontinuation of the treatment, these levels return to their base value.

What are the side effects of Toresa?

The most common side effects of Toresa are headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as swelling, pain and redness. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not go away or worry you.

What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Toresa?

Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Toresa or even if you are not. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and helps to prevent heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also reduces your stress and hence helps in keeping your blood pressure normal. You should consult your doctor if you need any further help to get maximum benefit of Toresa and to keep healthy.

Does Toresa raise blood sugar?

Yes, Toresa may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Toresa.

What is Toresa used for?

Toresa is used in emergency conditions to lower very high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). It lowers and normalizes blood pressure rapidly, thus preventing heart attack or stroke. It also helps to remove excess fluids and electrolytes from the body and reduces swelling (edema) due to fluid retention.

What if you forget to take Toresa?

If you miss a dose of Toresa, consult your doctor.

Toresa Injection Reviews

Toresa belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It is used for the emergency treatment of very high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis), as it reduces the blood pressure immediately. It also rapidly reduces the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body.

Toresa helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It is commonly used to treat people with excess fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver or kidney disease. It is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure after giving this medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, dehydration, and decreased blood pressure. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine.

It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements. Any medication that is advised by your doctor for the long-term treatment of your underlying condition should be continued even after this emergency injection.

How Toresa Injection Works

Toresa is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

How to Use Toresa Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Toresa Injection

In Treatment of Edema: Toresa works by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Toresa lowers blood pressure by removing excess salt and water from your body. Lowering blood pressure makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and puts you at a lesser risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Uses of Toresa Injection

Treatment of Edema
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Toresa Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Toresa is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Toresa is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Toresa. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Toresa should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Toresa may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Toresa is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Toresa is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Toresa should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Toresa may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

It is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Toresa can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

References

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