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Vodocat medicine contains the main ingredient is Torsemid with the use of treating high blood pressure, eliminating unnecessary water and salt from the body through urine. Let's learn more about the Vodocat drug line through the article below.
1. What is Vodocat?
Vodocat belongs to the group of diuretics, made in the form of tablets with the main ingredient Torsemid 5mg. Vodocat is researched and produced at the branch of Phong Phu Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company- Usarichpharm Pharmaceutical Factory - VIETNAM.
2. What are the uses of Vodocat 5?
Vodocat is used in reducing swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, acting on the kidneys to remove unnecessary water and salt from the body through urine.
In addition, the drug Vodocat is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Patients need to adhere to using the drug in accordance with the indications for use and function for each subject as stated on the Vodocat 5 instruction sheet or the doctor's prescription.
3. Dosage, how to use Vodocat
Patients need to use Vodocat 5 medicine as directed by the doctor.
The usual dose is once a day, avoid taking Vodocat within 4 hours before going to bed to avoid waking up to urinate.
The indicated dose is based on the health status of each patient and the ability to respond to treatment with Vodocat.
Patients absolutely do not arbitrarily increase the dose of Vodocat or use it more often than indicated. It is important to continue taking Vodocat even if the person feels better.
Treatment of high blood pressure can take 4 - 12 weeks when taking Vodocat medicine can be markedly reduced.
Patients should absolutely not stop taking Vodocat suddenly without consulting a doctor.
If the patient is taking Cholestyramine and Colestipol, Vodocat should be used at least 2 hours apart from those two drugs because it may reduce the absorption of Torsemide.
4. Contraindications to taking Vodocat
Vodocat should not be used in cases where the patient has a history of hypersensitivity or allergy to Torsemide and Sulfonylureas or any of the excipients in the drug.
In addition, do not use Vodocat in patients with dysuria.
5. Be careful when using Vodocat
Before taking Vodocat for treatment, please inform your doctor about any history of drug allergy or any other allergic reaction. Vodocat 5 may affect blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients should be closely monitored blood sugar levels regularly as directed and report the results to the treating physician because it may be necessary to adjust diabetes medication or other nutrition. Torsemide has been reported to lower blood potassium levels. Patients should have a diet with foods rich in potassium (such as bananas, orange juice) or take potassium supplements to prevent potassium loss according to the instructions from the treating doctor. Use caution when taking Vodocat while driving, operating machinery or doing anything that requires alertness, because Torsemide can cause dizziness, so patients should limit alcohol while taking the drug. If you need to have surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are being treated with Vodocat. Vodocat can have side effects such as dizziness, loss of water and electrolytes, so it should be used with caution in the elderly. Vodocat should be used only when clearly needed and discussed the risks and benefits with your doctor. It has not been reported whether Torsemide is excreted in human milk, so patients should consult their doctor before breast-feeding.
6. Vodocat drug interactions
Vodocat and Cholestyramine should not be used concurrently because it will reduce the absorption of oral Torsemide.
Concomitant administration of Vodocat with Probenecid reduces the diuretic activity of Torsemide.
Other diuretics are known to decrease the renal clearance of Lithium, posing a high risk of Lithium toxicity. Therefore, the combined dose of Lithium with diuretics in general, and Torsemide in particular should be taken with caution.
7. Side effects when taking Vodocat
During the use of Vodocat, patients may experience some side effects as follows:
Frequent urination. Muscle cramps. Weakness, fear, confusion. Dizziness, fatigue, headache. Thirst, vomiting, stomach pain. If the patient experiences symptoms of excessive rapid weight loss and vomiting blood, immediately contact a doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
Above is information about uses, doses and notes when using Vodocat medicine. Vodocat is a prescription drug, used under the direction of a doctor. You should only use this medicine when you have been diagnosed with the disease and have a prescription from your doctor/pharmacist.
