Duration/forecast In the case of respiratory alkalosis as a result of hyperventilation, the duration depends on how long the patient breathes more, which leads to an increase in the pH value. Often the patient is still a little groggy afterwards and needs some rest to calm the body again. Metabolic alkalosis, on the other hand, … Duration/forecast | Alkalosis
Candesartan, candesartan cilexetil, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, hydrochlorothiazide, diuretic, antihypertensive, antihypertensiveAtacand PLUS® is a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. It is a combined preparation of the two active ingredients candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Candesartan dilates the blood vessels, while hydrochlorothiazide has a draining effect. Both lead to a decrease in … Atacand PLUS
The preparation Unat® contains the active ingredient torasemide. This active ingredient falls into the substance class of loop diuretics, which are very effective diuretic drugs. Loop diuretics achieve their effect by inhibiting transport mechanisms for electrolytes to be reabsorbed into the kidneys, which then lead to a larger volume of urine being excreted. In summary, … Unat®
Interactions with other drugs Undesirable interactions between Unat® and other active ingredients can occur, for example, with the following drugs: Antihypertensive drugs in combination with Unat® can result in an excessive reduction in blood pressure, drugs for the treatment of asthma can be strengthened in their effect, anti-diabetics lose their effect and the effect of … Interactions with other drugs | Unat®
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®
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®
