Synonyms in a broader sense torasemide, diuretic, loop diuretic, furosemide Diuretics Furosemide Introduction The drug Torem® contains the active ingredient torasemide. This belongs to the group of diuretic drugs. The drug targets a specific ion transporter located in a specific section of the renal tubule system, the Henle loop (loop diuretic). The drug is mainly … Torem®
Application The substance is used to treat water retention in tissue (edema). Water retention caused in particular by heart, kidney and liver diseases can be flushed out by loop diuretics such as Torem®. Torasemide acts just as quickly and strongly as the lead substance furosemide. The special feature compared to furosemide is that it acts … Application | Torem®
Contraindications Caution is advised with diseases such as diabetes mellitus and gout. Torem® may also be contraindicated in liver and kidney dysfunction. Comedication with ear-damaging (ototoxic) antibiotics should be avoided. Drug interactions When consuming e.g. licorice, the simultaneous intake of Torem® leads to an increased loss of potassium. In addition, the simultaneous administration of Torem® … Contraindications | Torem®
Definition Triamterene is an organic-chemical substance and is used in medicine to eliminate excess fluid from the body, for example in the case of edema. This is done through increased urination. Triamterene acts here at the end of the urinary system (distal tubule and collection tube) and is therefore potassium-saving. Chemical name 2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenyl-pyrazino[2,3-d]pyrimidine Fields of … Triamteres
Side effects Various side effects can occur during treatment with triamterene. A rash may form on the skin, as in a hypersensitivity reaction and may lead to fever. Muscle tension, headaches, nervousness, dizziness and tiredness may occur. It can cause palpitations in the heart and affect the regulation of blood pressure to such an extent … Side effects | Triamteres
