Amiloride + Torasemide

Amiloride + Torasemide is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension.

It is best to take Amiloride + Torasemide in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time everyday. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration are very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness, if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. It is generally safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

• Edema

Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Amiloride + Torasemide helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

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 Torfree AL

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Metabolic alkalosis
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Muscle pain
• Gastrointestinal disturbance

Severe side effects of Torfree AL

• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amiloride + Torasemide is to be taken with food.

Amiloride + Torasemide is a combination of two medicines: Torasemide and Amiloride. Torasemide and amiloride. They act on different parts of your kidney to get remove extra water and certain electrolytes while maintaining the potassium balance in your body.

• Amiloride + Torasemide helps removes excess water from your body.
• Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
• It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
• Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.

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