Toresa Injection
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Product introduction
Toresa Injection 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 Injection 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.
Toresa Injection 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.
Uses of Toresa Injection
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treatment of Edema
- Heart failure
- High blood calcium level
Benefits of Toresa Injection
In Treatment of Edema
Toresa Injection 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.
Side effects of Toresa Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Toresa
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Constipation
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Toresa Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Toresa Injection works
Toresa Injection is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Toresa Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Toresa Injection 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Toresa Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Toresa Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Toresa Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Toresa Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Toresa Injection should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Toresa Injection should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
Liver
CAUTION
Toresa Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Toresa Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Toresa Injection?
If you miss a dose of Toresa Injection, consult your doctor.
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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 Injection can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
- Toresa Injection helps remove excess water from your body and lowers blood pressure.
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Toresa Injection, 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 Toresa Injection can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulphamoyl derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Loop Diuretics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Toresa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of hearing damage (ototoxicity) and kidney problems.
Do not consume Tobramycin with Torasemide. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor ma
Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
watch out for symptoms such as impaired coordination, double vision, weakness, dizziness or confusion and consult your doctor if you e
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood potassium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels along with your overall treatment
Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Toresa Injection stronger than Furosemide?
Both Toresa Injection and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Toresa Injection has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.
Does Toresa Injection cause loss of potassium?
Toresa Injection 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 Injection raise blood sugar?
Yes, Toresa Injection may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Toresa Injection.
Does Toresa Injection increase creatinine?
Yes, Toresa Injection 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 is Toresa Injection used for?
Toresa Injection 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 are the side effects of Toresa Injection?
The most common side effects of Toresa Injection 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 Injection?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Toresa Injection 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 Injection and to keep healthy.
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