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Torsemide, Demadex

Description

Torsemide is a loop diuretic

Action

loop diuretic

Indications



Side Effects

angina, atrial fibrillation, azotemia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspepsia, headache, hearing loss, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hypovolemia, myalgia, nausea/vomiting, oliguria, orthostatic hypotension, polyuria, pruritus, syncope, thrombosis, tinnitus, ventricular tachycardia, xerostomia,

Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions


Negative interactions:

Licorice
Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid, which promotes potassium loss in urine. Switch to DGL.

St JohnÕs Wort and Dong quai
St JohnÕs Wort and Dong Quai can cause sensitivity to sunlight, which may add to the side effects of loop diuretics.


Positive interactions:

Magnesium
Loop diuretics can deplete potassium.

Potassium
Loop diuretics can deplete potassium.

Vitamin B1
Furosemide may deplete vitamin B1 (thiamin).

 

 

 

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