Preparation "Britomar": instructions for use

The drug "Britomar" instruction defines as a drug belonging to the group of "loop" diuretics. The action of this agent is based on the reversible process of binding of its active component to the potassium, sodium and chlorine transporter, resulting in a decrease in the reabsorption of sodium ions and, as a consequence, decreases the reabsorption of water and the osmotic pressure of the so-called intracellular fluid. As for the pharmacokinetics of this drug, the diuretic effect is noted on average about one hour after its administration, reaching the highest values in three to four hours, and lasts for eight to ten hours.

The medicine "Britomar" is issued, the instruction to which in obligatory order is applied, in the form of tablets of the prolonged action. As an active ingredient, the pills contain five or ten milligrams of torasemide. In the role of auxiliary substances are guar gum, lactose monohydrate, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and corn starch.

Take the instruction "Britomar" instruction recommends mainly for the treatment of hypertension. In addition, this remedy is often prescribed for the elimination of edematous syndrome of various genesis, including those provoked by a chronic form of heart failure, disorders in the work of the kidneys or liver.

Take the drug "Britomar" is strictly prohibited for people suffering from hypersensitivity to torasemide, an allergic reaction to sulfonamides, as well as diseases such as acute glomerulonephritis, anuria, dehydration, refractory hypokalemia and hyponatremia. At prekome and hepatic coma, digitalis intoxication, sinoatrial and AV blockade, expressed violations of the outflow of urine, it is also recommended to refrain from taking this medication. In addition, the tablet "Britomar" instruction does not advise taking with a deficiency of lactase, intolerance to galactose and during pregnancy. With great care this medication is prescribed for patients with hypovolemia, arterial hypotension, acute myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmia, diabetes mellitus, hepatorenal syndrome, ascites, gout, hyperuricemia.

The list of possible side effects associated with the use of the drug "Britomar" includes headaches, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, paresthesia, leg cramps, nosebleeds, face redness and abdominal pain. In addition, such conditions as tachycardia, hypertriglyceridemia, extrasystole, polydipsia, increased heart rate, polyuria, hypercholesterolemia, nocturia, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, thromboembolism and severe hypotension can be observed . Some people also complain of hypovolemia, flatulence, urinary retention, loss of appetite, visual impairment, general weakness and increased fatigue due to taking the Britomar medication. The patients' testimonies also testify to the risk of hyperuricemia, photosensitivity, hypochloraemia, pancreatitis and hypokalemia.