TORAZIDEKS table. 5 mg

TORAZIDEKS WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED

Torazideks is used to treat:

 edema caused by increased fluid in the tissues which occurs in patients with heart failure.

Torasemid is a diuretic, which means it is a drug that increases urine output.

BEFORE YOU TAKE TORAZIDEKS

Torazideks Do not take if you are / if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to:

 torasemid

 drugs with similar chemical structure and some medications for diabetes containing active substances whose names usually end in "-Mid" or any of the other ingredients

 renal failure with insufficient urine

 severe liver disease with loss of consciousness

 blood pressure lower than 100/60 mmHg (women) or 110/60 mmHg (in men)

 nursing

Take special care with Torazideks

Tell your doctor if any of the following apply to you:

 Gout and / or increased levels of uric acid in the blood

Irregular heartbeat

 Low blood volume

 Decreases in potassium and sodium in the blood

 Variations in the amount of acids and bases in the blood

 Severe urinary disorders, such as caused by an enlarged prostate gland - reduced kidney function due to drugs that cause kidney damage

 Diabetes

 Taking other medicines - see "Taking other medicines"

If Torazideks take a long time, your doctor will monitor blood counts, especially if you take other medicines.

Children under 12 years of age

Due to insufficient data, the doctor will prescribe Torazideks only when absolutely necessary.

Taking Torazideks with food and drink

Do not take these tablets together with alcohol.

Using Torazideks can lead to zitivirane results in doping controls.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The following medicines may affect or be affected by Torazideks:

 Medicines to treat high blood pressure, especially drugs with active substance whose name ends with "-app" medicines that improve the pumping function of the heart, digitoxin, digoxin or Methyldigoxin

 Medicines to treat diabetes, probenecid. medicine for gout - medicines to treat inflammation and pain as aspirin or indomethacin sulfasalazine, mesalazine or olsalazin, medicines to treat inflammatory bowel disease

 Medicines used to treat infections such as tsefiksim, cefuroxime, cefaclor, cephalexin. tsefadroksil, tsefpodoksim proksetil, kanamycin, neomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin or amikacin

 Cisplatin, a medicine to treat cancer

 Lithium medication for depression

 Theophylline, a medicine used to treat asthma

 Certain medicines used for muscle relaxation, the names of the active substances ending in "-kuronium" or "-kurium"

 All medications to treat constipation

 Medicines containing corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, prednisone or prednisolone

    cholestyramine, a medicine used to lower levels of lipids ^ gna krazta

 Adrenaline and noradrenaline, medications to increase blood pressure and fast heart rate

Pregnancy and lactation

 Breastfeeding

Torazideks not recommended for women who are breastfeeding as it can harm the baby.

 Pregnancy

During pregnancy take Torazideks only if your doctor says it is absolutely necessary. In this case you should use the lowest possible dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

Driving and operating machinery

When taking Torazideks may occur dizziness or drowsiness, especially at the beginning of treatment, a higher dose when crossing the tablets with a higher concentration or during concomitant use with alcohol.

If your attention is weakened, do not drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Torazideks

This medicine contains lactose which is a sugar. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

HOW TO TAKE TORAZIDEKS

Always Torazideks exactly as your doctor has told you. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The usual dose for adults, adolescents and the elderly:

Torazideks 5 mg. Tablets

 1 tablet once a day

If necessary, your doctor may gradually increase the dose to 4 tablets daily.

Tablet Splitting:

Place the tablet on a hard flat surface with a score upwards. Click on the middle finger of the tablet and it

divided into two equal halves.

Torazideks 10 mg. Tablets

 1/2 tablet once a day

If necessary, your doctor may gradually increase the dose to 2 tablets once daily. :

Impairment of liver function

Your doctor will treat you with caution, as the level of torasemid may increase.

Route of administration

Take the tablets every morning without food, unchewed with 100 ml. fluid, which is equivalent to half a tumbler glass.

Duration of administration

We will be judged by your health care provider. Torazideks can be used continuously for several years or until the excess fluid in the tissues disappears.

If you take more than the dose Torazideks must:

Immediately contact your doctor. Overdose can cause release of large amounts of water (urine), drowsiness, confusion. weakness, dizziness, hypotension, circulatory collapse, indigestion.

Always take with you all the other tablets, as well as the box, as this will allow easier identification of the tablets.

If you forget to take Torazideks Take the missed dose as soon as possible the same day or the next dose at the normal time the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop taking Torazideks

Do not stop taking torasemid without permission of your doctor, as it can seriously harm you and reduce the therapeutic effect. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Torazideks can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Side effects may occur with the following frequencies:

Common, occurring in 1 to 10 out of 100 patients:

 violations of the amount of body water and mineral salts, especially when there is limited salt intake

 increased concentration of alkaline substances in the body

 muscle cramps, especially at the beginning of treatment

 elevated concentrations of uric acid, glucose and blood lipids

 low levels of potassium and sodium in the blood

 low blood volume

 violation of the stomach and / or intestines, such as lack of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation

 elevated levels of some liver enzymes gamma-glutamyl

 headache

 dizziness

 fatigue

 weakness

Uncommon, occurring in 1 to 10 of 1000 patients:

 increasing concentrations of urea and creatinine in the blood

 dry mouth

 tingling sensation or numbness in the hands and feet

 difficulty urinating (eg, due to prostatic hyperplasia)

Very rare, occurring in less than 1 in 10,000 patients:

 narrowing or constriction of blood vessels caused by reduced blood volume

 lower than normal blood pressure, faintness, dizziness, especially when standing

 irregular heartbeat

 angina, a condition that often presents with severe chest pain

 infarct

 Seizures

 confusion

 inflammation of the pancreas

 allergic reaction with itching and rash

 sensitivity to light

 severe skin reactions

 reduce the number of red and white blood cells and platelets

 vision problems

 ringing or buzzing

 loss of hearing

If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO STORE TORAZIDEKS

Keep out of reach of children. Torazideks Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25 ° C.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What Torazideks

 The active substance is torasemid. Each tablet contains 5 mg. or 10 mg torasemid.

 The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, silica colloidal anhydrous