Setoram Tablet 5 mg (Torsemide)

Adult dose

5 mg Take with a small amount of water at breakfast or another meal. ○ Adults 1. Mild to moderate essential hypertension The initial and average maintenance dose of torsemide is 2.5 mg orally once daily. If adequate blood pressure reduction is not achieved with this dose, the daily dose may be increased to 5 mg. Increasing the dose further generally does not increase the effect. 2. Edema due to congestive heart failure Administer 5 mg orally once daily as the initial and average maintenance dose. If the therapeutic effect is inadequate, administer up to 20 mg once daily according to clinical symptoms. 3. Edema due to cirrhosis (ascites) Administer 5 mg orally once daily as the initial dose. The daily dose may be increased up to 40 mg according to clinical symptoms. 4. Edema due to renal disease Administer 5 ～ 20 mg orally per day as the initial dose. Up to 100 mg per day may be administered according to clinical symptoms. ○ Patients with hepatic failure Do not administer this medicine to patients with severe hepatic failure. ○ Elderly patients No special dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients.

This medication should be administered with caution to patients with edema or ascites due to liver cirrhosis, as it may cause sudden changes in body fluid and electrolyte balance, increasing the risk of hepatic encephalopathy, a serious brain dysfunction. It is preferable to receive treatment in a hospital when administering this medication to prevent dangerous electrolyte imbalances and hepatic encephalopathy. To prevent hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis, concomitant use of aldosterone antagonists or potassium-sparing diuretics is recommended. This medication should not be used in specific patients, such as children under 12 years old, those with hypotension or severely impaired kidney function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver function impairment, and those with cardiac arrhythmias. It should also not be administered to individuals with a known allergy to this drug or similar medications. Patients with a history of gout or diabetes, liver disease, kidney dysfunction, the elderly, etc., should use this medication with extra caution and regularly monitor for electrolyte imbalances or changes in blood levels. Symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, and muscle weakness may occur during treatment with this medication, and rare adverse effects such as heart problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal function abnormalities, and skin allergic reactions may arise. If any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diabetes medications, digitalis preparations, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., so it is essential to discuss concomitant medications with a doctor or pharmacist. During treatment, ensure sufficient potassium intake through diet and be cautious when performing tasks that require concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication as it may affect the fetus or newborn and requires special attention. Exceeding the prescribed dosage may result in symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, and severe hypotension; in case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention for proper treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container for safety.

• Headache
• dizziness
• fatigue
• weakness
• muscle tingling
• hypokalemia
• worsening of metabolic alkalosis
• hypotension
• confusional state
• thrombosis

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensure safe use.

Appearance

White to light yellowish round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle