UpCard 0.75 mg Tablets for Dogs
Active ingredient: Torasemide
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Vetoquinol SA
VMD MA No.
06462/5012
What it's used for
For treatment of clinical signs related to congestive heart failure in dogs, including pulmonary oedema.
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UpCard 0.75 mg Tablets for Dogs — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
pulmonary oedema.
The recommended dose of torasemide is 0.1 to 0.6 mg/kg bodyweight, once
daily. The majority of dogs are stabilised at a dose of torasemide less than or
equal to 0.3 mg/kg bodyweight, once daily. The dosage should be titrated to
maintain patient comfort with attention to renal function and electrolyte status. If
the level of diuresis requires alteration, the dose may be increased or
decreased within the recommended dose range by increments of 0.1 mg/kg
bodyweight. Once signs of congestive heart failure have been controlled and
the patient is stable, if long term diuretic therapy with this product is required it
should be continued at the lowest effective dose.
Frequent re-examinations of the dog will enhance the establishment of an
appropriate diuretic dose.
The daily schedule of administration can be timed to control the period of
micturition according to need.
Revised February 2025
excipients.
Revised February 2025
Do not use in cases of renal failure.
Do not use in cases of severe dehydration, hypovolaemia or hypotension.
Do not use concomitantly with other loop diuretics.
Very common
(>1 animal / 10
animals treated):
Elevated renal parameters, Renal
insufficiency
Haemoconcentration, Polyuria, Polydipsia
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000
animals treated,
including isolated
reports):
Hypokalaemia*
, Hypochloraemia*
,
Hypomagnesaemic condition *
Dehydration
Emesis, Constipation, Reduced faecal
output, Diarrhoea*
Pinnal erythema
*
1:
In cases of prolonged treatment
*
: Transient, mild, and does not necessitate the withdrawal of the treatment
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of
a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a
veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet
for respective contact details.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
In dogs presenting in acute crisis with pulmonary oedema, pleural effusion
and/or ascites requiring emergency treatment, the use of injectable drugs
should be considered first before commencing oral diuretic therapy.
Renal function, hydration status and serum electrolytes status should be
monitored:
-at treatment initiation
-from 24 hours to 48 hours after treatment initiation
-from 24 hours to 48 hours after dose change
-in case of adverse events.
While the animal is on treatment, these parameters should be monitored at very
regular intervals according to the benefit-risk assessment performed by the
responsible veterinarian (see sections 4.3 and 4.6 of the SPC).
Torasemide should be used with caution in cases of diabetes mellitus, and in
dogs with previously prescribed high doses of an alternative loop diuretic. In
dogs with pre-existing electrolyte and/or water imbalance, this should be
corrected prior to treatment with torasemide.
Torasemide treatment should not be initiated in dogs already clinically stable on
an alternative diuretic for treatment of the signs of congestive heart failure,
except where this has been justified taking into account the risk of de-stabilising
the clinical condition and of adverse reactions as indicated in section 4.6.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
People with known hypersensitivity to torasemide or other sulphonamides
should administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution.
This product may cause increased urination and/or gastrointestinal
disturbances if ingested.
Keep tablets in the blister packs until required, and keep the blisters in the outer
carton.
In case of accidental ingestion, particularly in the case of children, seek medical
advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Revised February 2025
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
(NSAIDs) can result in a decreased natriuretic response.
Concomitant use with veterinary medicinal products affecting electrolyte
balance (corticosteroids, amphotericin B, cardiac glycosides, other diuretics)
requires careful monitoring.
Concurrent use of veterinary medicinal products that increase the risk of renal
injury or renal insufficiency should be avoided.
Revised February 2025
Concomitant use with aminoglycosides or cephalosporins may increase the risk
of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Torasemide may increase the risk of sulfonamide allergy.
Torasemide can reduce the renal excretion of salicylates, leading to an
increased risk of toxicity. Care should be exercised when administering
torasemide with other highly plasma protein-bound drugs.
Since protein binding facilitates the renal secretion of torasemide, a decrease in
binding due to displacement by another drug may be a cause of diuretic
resistance.
Concomitant administration of torasemide with other veterinary medicinal
products metabolised by cytochrome P450 isoforms such as 3A4 (e.g.:
enalapril, buprenorphine, doxycycline, cyclosporine) and 2E1 (isoflurane,
sevoflurane, theophylline) may decrease their clearance from the systemic
circulation.
The effect of antihypertensive medicinal products, especially angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, may be potentiated when co-administered
with torasemide.
When used in combination with cardiac treatments (e.g. ACE-inhibitors,
digoxin), the dose regimen may need to be modified depending upon the
animal’s response to therapy.
conditions.
Any part tablet should be stored in the blister pack or in a closed container for a
maximum of 7 days.
4.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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