Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Toresa for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like constipation, frequent urination, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, an overdose of Toresa is associated with hyponatremia. Hyponatremia occurs when the concentration of sodium is extremely low in the blood. Symptoms are nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, muscle weakness, restlessness, and loss of energy. Therefore, it is important to stick to the dosing schedule designed by your doctor and talk about the prevention of hyponatremia. 

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Toresa works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. the increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and removal of this extra fluid from your body results in a decrease in edema. The decreased blood volume causes relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure which gives relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient. 

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Toresa does not cause kidney damage, in fact, it helps in managing edema resulting from kidney disease, heart disease, and lung disease. In comparison to furosemide, Toresa has a longer duration of action and doesn't get accumulated in the renal failure.  

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Toresa is the brand name for torsemide. It belongs to a class of drugs known as loop diuretics. It is available in the form of an injection and tablets. It is used for the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure. In low doses, it is also used to treat hypertension.