Desemide 10mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Desemide 10mg Tablet

Torasemide(10mg)

food interaction for Desemide Tablet

alcohol interaction for Desemide Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Desemide Tablet

lactation interaction for Desemide Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Desemide 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desemide 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Desemide 10mg Tablet 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Desemide 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Desemide 10mg Tablet

Torasemide(10mg)

Desemide tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How desemide tablet works

Desemide 10mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Common side effects of desemide tablet

Headache, Dizziness, Dehydration, Constipation, Decreased blood pressure, Upset stomach

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Expert advice FOR Desemide Tablet

  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torasemide, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • 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 Torasemide can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
  • You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Frequently asked questions FOR Desemide 10mg Tablet

Torasemide

Q. Does Desemide 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Desemide 10mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Desemide 10mg Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Desemide 10mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Desemide 10mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Desemide 10mg Tablet include dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, rapid or excessive weight loss, vomiting blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, blisters or peeling skin, hives, rash, and itching. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms.
Q. Does Desemide 10mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Desemide 10mg Tablet 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.
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Q. Does Desemide 10mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Desemide 10mg Tablet 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.
Q. My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Desemide 10mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Desemide 10mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping the medicine may not overshoot your blood pressure levels but may make your condition as it was before treatment. Therefore, discuss this with your doctor who will advise you to change the medicine or the dosage as per your requirement.
Q. How should Desemide 10mg Tablet be taken?
Take Desemide 10mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Desemide 10mg Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Desemide 10mg Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Desemide 10mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Desemide 10mg Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Desemide 10mg Tablet has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.
Q. How long does it take for Desemide 10mg Tablet to show its effects?
Desemide 10mg Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)