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What is Torsemide?

Torsemide is a loop diuretic indicated for the treatment of fluid retention in pets with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It may also be prescribed for other purposes. Torsemide requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Benefits:

  • Treats edema (fluid retention) associated with chronic health conditions.
  • Used to treat heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease
  • Can be taken with or without food.

How does Torsemide work?

Torsemide is a loop diuretic that encourages the kidneys to excrete fluids and salt from the body, causing increased urination, to aid in the treatment of edema associated with liver failure, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease, and other conditions.

Cautions:

Torsemide causes increased urination which can lead to dehydration. Always make sure your pet has access to fresh, clean water. As with all medications, allergic reaction may occur. Seek emergency veterinary attention if your pet experiences hives, facial swelling, inability to urinate, or difficulty breathing.

Brand Name:

Torsemide

Generic Name:

Torsemide

What is the most important thing I should know about Torsemide?

Torsemide is indicated for the treatment of edema (water retention) associated with chronic conditions including heart disease, liver disease, and kidney disease.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Torsemide to my pet?

Let your veterinarian know if your pet is pregnant or lactating. Tell your vet about any other medications or supplements your pet takes, including those available over-the-counter.

How should Torsemide be given?

Torsemide should be given orally as prescribed with or without food.

What are the potential side effects of Torsemide?

Common side effects include constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, restlessness, increased urination, indigestion, nausea, and stomach upset. Contact your veterinarian if side effects occur. As with all medications, allergic reaction may occur. Seek emergency veterinary attention if your pet experiences hives, facial swelling, inability to urinate, or difficulty breathing.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Torsemide?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s close to their next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue the prescribed dosing schedule until medication is finished or as directed by your veterinarian. Do not double dose to make up for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Torsemide?

Contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic immediately.

What should I avoid while giving Torsemide to my pet?

Torsemide can make your pet more sensitive to the sun and they may sunburn more easily, particularly on hairless areas of the body like the nose, eyelids, and ears. Torsemide causes increased urination which can lead to dehydration. Avoid allowing your pet to become dehydrated. Make sure your pet always has access to fresh, clean water.

What other drugs will affect Torsemide?

Other drugs may interact with Torsemide, including certain antibiotics, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other medications not listed here.

Torsemide Directions:

Torsemide should be given as directed by your veterinarian.

Tip:

Torsemide will cause increased urination which can lead to dehydration. Always make sure your pet has access to fresh, clean water at all times.

Torsemide Dosage:

Torsemide Dosage for Cats
Weight Dosage
All Weights 0.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, or as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Torsemide Dosage for Dogs
Weight Dosage
All Weights 0.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, or as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Torsemide Dosage for Horses:
Weight Dosage
All Weights 0.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, or as prescribed by your veterinarian.

Storage:

Keep out of reach of children and other pets. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Torsemide Ingredients:

Torsemide
Active Ingredient (per tablet) Amount
Torsemide USP 5 mg
Other Ingredients: lactose monohydrate NF, microcrystalline cellulose NF, crospovidone NF, povidone USP, magnesium stearate NF.
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What is Torsemide?

Torsemide is a loop diuretic indicated for the treatment of fluid retention in pets with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It may also be prescribed for other purposes. Torsemide requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Benefits:

  • Treats edema (fluid retention) associated with chronic health conditions.
  • Used to treat heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease
  • Can be taken with or without food.

How does Torsemide work?

Torsemide is a loop diuretic that encourages the kidneys to excrete fluids and salt from the body, causing increased urination, to aid in the treatment of edema associated with liver failure, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease, and other conditions.

Cautions:

Torsemide causes increased urination which can lead to dehydration. Always make sure your pet has access to fresh, clean water. As with all medications, allergic reaction may occur. Seek emergency veterinary attention if your pet experiences hives, facial swelling, inability to urinate, or difficulty breathing.

Brand Name:

Torsemide

Generic Name:

Torsemide

What is the most important thing I should know about Torsemide?

Torsemide is indicated for the treatment of edema (water retention) associated with chronic conditions including heart disease, liver disease, and kidney disease.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Torsemide to my pet?

Let your veterinarian know if your pet is pregnant or lactating. Tell your vet about any other medications or supplements your pet takes, including those available over-the-counter.

How should Torsemide be given?

Torsemide should be given orally as prescribed with or without food.

What are the potential side effects of Torsemide?

Common side effects include constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, restlessness, increased urination, indigestion, nausea, and stomach upset. Contact your veterinarian if side effects occur. As with all medications, allergic reaction may occur. Seek emergency veterinary attention if your pet experiences hives, facial swelling, inability to urinate, or difficulty breathing.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Torsemide?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s close to their next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue the prescribed dosing schedule until medication is finished or as directed by your veterinarian. Do not double dose to make up for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Torsemide?

Contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic immediately.

What should I avoid while giving Torsemide to my pet?

Torsemide can make your pet more sensitive to the sun and they may sunburn more easily, particularly on hairless areas of the body like the nose, eyelids, and ears. Torsemide causes increased urination which can lead to dehydration. Avoid allowing your pet to become dehydrated. Make sure your pet always has access to fresh, clean water.

What other drugs will affect Torsemide?

Other drugs may interact with Torsemide, including certain antibiotics, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other medications not listed here.

Torsemide Directions:

Torsemide should be given as directed by your veterinarian.

Tip:

Torsemide will cause increased urination which can lead to dehydration. Always make sure your pet has access to fresh, clean water at all times.

Torsemide Dosage:

Torsemide Dosage for Cats
Weight Dosage
All Weights 0.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, or as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Torsemide Dosage for Dogs
Weight Dosage
All Weights 0.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, or as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Torsemide Dosage for Horses:
Weight Dosage
All Weights 0.2 mg/kg every 12 hours, or as prescribed by your veterinarian.

Storage:

Keep out of reach of children and other pets. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Torsemide Ingredients:

Torsemide
Active Ingredient (per tablet) Amount
Torsemide USP 5 mg
Other Ingredients: lactose monohydrate NF, microcrystalline cellulose NF, crospovidone NF, povidone USP, magnesium stearate NF.
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