Torajeong 10 mg (Torsemide)

Adult dose

* 10, 20 mg Take with a small amount of water at breakfast or another meal. ○ Adults 1. Edema due to congestive heart failure The initial and average maintenance dose of torsemide is 5 mg orally once daily. If the therapeutic effect is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 20 mg once daily according to clinical symptoms. 2. Edema due to cirrhosis (ascites) The initial dose is 5 mg orally once daily. The daily dose may be increased to 40 mg according to clinical symptoms. 3. Edema due to renal disease The initial dose is 5 ～ 20 mg orally daily. The dose may be increased to 100 mg daily 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 extreme caution to patients with edema or ascites due to liver cirrhosis, as there is a risk of severe brain dysfunction known as hepatic encephalopathy due to rapid changes in body fluid and electrolyte balance. This medication should not be given to specific patients, including those under 12 years old, patients with hypotension, those with severely impaired kidney function, patients with severe liver dysfunction who are confused, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with a history of gout or diabetes in themselves or their family, those with kidney or liver function problems, patients with cardiovascular disease, or elderly individuals should be monitored more carefully when using this medication. This drug may alter the balance of water and electrolytes, leading to symptoms such as headache, dizziness, muscle weakness, and hypokalemia; in rare cases, serious side effects such as cardiac arrhythmias or low blood pressure may occur. While taking this medication, potassium, sodium, blood sugar, and kidney function should be regularly checked through blood tests to monitor for abnormalities carefully. When taken with other antihypertensives, heart medications, diabetes medications, etc., drug interactions may occur, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may harm the fetus or newborn. Safety has not been established for children, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. Elderly patients may have a higher risk of dehydration, low blood pressure, or thrombosis when taking this medication, so they should start with a small dose and carefully monitor their condition. In case of overdose, severe diuretic effects can lead to electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure, and coma, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to quality degradation or accidents, so caution is advised.

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White or whitish round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle