Demadex (Oral)
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Demadex (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Demadex (Oral)
Demadex (Oral) Medication Classification
TORSEMIDE (By mouth)
Demadex (Oral) Brandname
Demadex
Demadex (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Torsemide (TORE-se-mide) Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. This medicine is a diuretic ("water pill").
When To Not Use Demadex (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to torsemide, diabetes medicines that you take by mouth (such as glipizide, glyburide, metformin, Actos®, Amaryl®, Avandia®, Glucophage®, Glucotrol®, Glucovance®), or other medicines called sulfonylureas (such as tolazamide, chlorpropamide, tolbutamide, Tolinase®, Diabinase®, Tol-Tab®). You should not use this medicine if you cannot urinate because of renal failure or other problems.
How Should You Use Demadex (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with or without food.
- Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper Demadex (Oral) Storage
Store Demadex (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Demadex (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Demadex (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using lithium, digoxin (Lanoxin®), cholestyramine (Questran®), probenecid (Benemid®), spironolactone (Aldactone®), or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).
- Tell your doctor if you also use corticotropins (ACTH, H.P. ACTHAR®), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin®, Orudis®), or any other diuretic (such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, Hyzaar®, Zestoretic®).
Demadex (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or have had low potassium levels in your blood.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any sulfa drugs (sulfonamides).
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Demadex (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect).
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea or vomiting.
- Fast or uneven heartbeat.
- Hearing loss, or ringing in your ears.
- Unusual tiredness or weakness. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Mild nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation.
- Urinating more than usual.
