Meltor 40mg Tablet 10'S

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you: Are allergic (hypersensitive) to torasemide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine Are allergic to sulphonylureas (medicines used to treat diabetes, e.g. glibenclamide) Have severe kidney or liver problems Suffer from low blood pressure (feeling faint or dizzy) Have developed kidney problems due to taking medicines which cause kidney damage Suffer from diabetes Suffer from gout Have been told you have low sodium and/or potassium levels in your blood Have hypovolaemia (an abnormally low volume of blood in the circulation) Have any problems passing urine Have an abnormal heart beat

Always take MELTOR 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you It can be taken with or without food It should be swallowed with water If you take more MELTOR 40MG If you swallow a lot of the tablets all together, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately If you forget to take MELTOR 40MG If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose If you stop taking MELTOR 40MG You should continue to take these tablet for as long as your doctor tells you to

Like all medicines, Torsemide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. An allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash or nettle rash)

Talk to your doctor, if you are taking, Insulin or tablets for the treatment of diabetes Diuretics (“water tablets”), such as, amiloride or beta blockers, e.g. propranolol ACE inhibitors used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure, e.g. captopril Any digitalis drug (to treat heart problems), e.g. digoxin Corticosteroids, e.g. prednisolone, used to treat inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis Laxatives, e.g. Bisacodyl Lithium, a treatment for depression; salicylates, used as painkillers and to reduce inflammation, e.g. aspirin Cisplatin, which is used to treat cancer Antibiotics, e.g. cefalexin, as there is an increased risk of kidney problems Muscle-relaxing drugs, e.g. tubocurarine; or theophylline, which is used to help breathing problems, as their effectiveness may be increased Sympathomimetic drugs, e.g. adrenaline, noradrenaline and ephedrine, as their effectiveness may be decreased Ephedrine may be present in medicines for colds and nasal stuffiness Cholestyramine, a drug used to reduce the level of fat in your blood

Storage Keep out of the reach and sight of children Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Do not use this medicine after the expiry date