NIXORVA 20

Nixorva 20 mg (Torsemide 20 mg tablet)

PRESENTATION

Nixorva 20 mg (Torsemide 20 mg tablet) is available as 1 x 10 x 10 Tablets/Box

DESCRIPTION

Torsemide belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics (water pills). Torsemide is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease and kidney disease. This medicine works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine.

INDICATION AND USAGE

Torsemide is indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal or hepatic diseases.

DOSAGE

• For edema caused by kidney failure:
  • Adults: At first, 20mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 200 mg per day.
  • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

CONTRAINDICATION

Known hypersensitivity to Torsemide or to povidone

Anuria (lack of urine production)

Hepatic coma (The loss of brain function when a damaged liver doesn't remove toxins from the blood)