It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Luretic. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Luretic is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Luretic is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Luretic may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Luretic is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Luretic is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Luretic should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
CAUTION
Luretic should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Luretic may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Luretic 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Luretic belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver disease or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to...
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Uses of Luretic
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Edema
Side effects of Luretic
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Dehydration
Constipation
Decreased blood pressure
Upset stomach
How to use Luretic
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. Luretic may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Luretic works
Luretic is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
What if you forget to take Luretic?
If you miss a dose of Luretic, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Luretic, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Luretic can decrease your potassium levels and l...
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You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
Brief Description
Indication
Oedema, Hypertension, Chronic heart failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: 2.5-5 mg once daily. Max: 5 mg daily.
Oedema in patients with hepatic cirrhosis
Adult: Initially, 5-10 mg once daily, g...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas, renal failure with anuria, hepatic coma and pre-coma, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Torasemide, a sulfonylurea loop diuretic, acts from within the lumen of the thick ascending portion of the loop of Henle, where it inhibits the Na+/K+...
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Precaution
Risk of hyperuricaemia, gout and DM. Correct electrolyte distubances and disorders of micturition before treatment. Monitor electrolyte balance, gluco...
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Side Effect
Electrolyte disturbances e.g. hypokalaemia, dehydration, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, hypotension, weakness, drowsiness, confusional states, loss o...
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Interaction
Increased risk of severe hypokalaemia with amphotercin B, corticosteroids, carbenoxolone, hypokalaemia-causing medications. Increased risk of lithium ...
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