Isemid chewable dog 1mg 2,5-11,5kg 90 tablets | torasemide for dogs

Isemid 1 mg is a chewable tablet of torsemide, a loop diuretic, for dogs weighing 2,5 to 11,5 kg. It is used to treat the clinical signs of congestive heart failure, including pulmonary edema, and is available in a box of 90 tablets.

What is it for

Treatment of clinical signs related to congestive heart failure in dogs, including pulmonary edema.

How it is used

• Orally, once a day.
• Initial and maintenance dose: 0,13 to 0,25 mg of torsemide per kg per day. In moderate or severe pulmonary edema, this may be increased to 0,4 mg/kg/day.
• 1 mg tablet, starting dose: 2,5 to 4 kg, ½ tablet; over 4 to 6 kg, 1; over 6 to 8 kg, 1 to 1½; over 8 to 11 kg, 1½ to 2.
• High dose: 2,5 to 4 kg, 1 tablet; more than 4 to 6 kg, 1; more than 6 to 8 kg, 2 to 2; more than 8 to 11 kg, 2 to 3.

Composition and presentation

• Torasemide 1 mg per chewable tablet.
• Box of 9 blisters of 10 tablets (90).
• The range continues with 2 mg (over 11,5 to 23 kg) and 4 mg (over 23 to 60 kg).

Side Effects and Precautions

Do not use in patients with renal insufficiency, dehydration, hypovolemia, hypotension, hypersensitivity, or with other loop diuretics. Very common: renal failure and electrolyte changes. Common: vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, anorexia, and lethargy. Renal function, hydration, and electrolytes should be monitored regularly. Always provide free access to water and consult your veterinarian if your pet has diabetes mellitus. In emergency cases of acute pulmonary edema, injectable treatments should be considered first.

FAQ

How many 1 mg tablets does a 5 kg dog need?

The starting dose is 1 tablet of 1 mg per day for a dog weighing more than 4 to 6 kg.

What is the dose per kilogram?

0,13 to 0,25 mg of torsemide per kg per day, in a single dose. In cases of moderate or severe pulmonary edema, the dose may be increased to 0,4 mg/kg/day, but doses above 0,26 mg/kg should only be used for a maximum of 5 days.

What is the difference between the 1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg doses?

The dog's weight: 1 mg for 2,5 to 11,5 kg, 2 mg for more than 11,5 to 23 kg and 4 mg for more than 23 to 60 kg.

What other treatments interact with torsemide?

When used with NSAIDs, it can decrease the diuretic response and increase the risk of kidney damage. It also interacts with aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, oral hypoglycemic agents, and digoxin, and potentiates ACE inhibitors.

Why is my dog ​​drinking and urinating more?

Torsemide increases thirst and is a diuretic, so dogs should have free access to water.

What do I do with the leftover half tablet?

Store it in the blister pack and use it in the next administration.