Nephtor
Nephtor Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Edema
About Nephtor Products
Uses of Nephtor Products
Torasemide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Edema and high blood calcium level. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Nephtor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Nephtor are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.
Severe
Side Effects of Nephtor are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
How Nephtor Products work
Torasemide is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Patient Concerns about Nephtor Products
Frequently asked questions about Nephtor Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Nephtor 10 Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Nephtor 10 Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Nephtor 10 Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Nephtor 10 Tablet?
The common side effects of Nephtor 10 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Nephtor 10 Tablet include dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, rapid or excessive weight loss, vomiting blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, blisters or peeling skin, hives, rash, and itching. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms.
Q. Does Nephtor 10 Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Nephtor 10 Tablet may cause a mild increase in creatinine values depending on the dose you are taking. These increased creatinine levels may increase slightly more when this medicine is used for long term. However, with discontinuation of the treatment, these levels return to their base value.
Q. Does Nephtor 10 Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Nephtor 10 Tablet may not cause direct potassium loss. But, in some cases, its use may cause excess loss of water which may lead to dehydration. This, as a result, may cause loss of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium.
Q. My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Nephtor 10 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Nephtor 10 Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping the medicine may not overshoot your blood pressure levels but may make your condition as it was before treatment. Therefore, discuss this with your doctor who will advise you to change the medicine or the dosage as per your requirement.
Q. How should Nephtor 10 Tablet be taken?
Take Nephtor 10 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Nephtor 10 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Nephtor 10 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Nephtor 10 Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Nephtor 10 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Nephtor 10 Tablet has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.
Q. How long does it take for Nephtor 10 Tablet to show its effects?
Nephtor 10 Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.
Products for Nephtor
Nephtor 10 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹56.5
Nephtor 20 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹112
Nephtor 100 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹327
Not Available
Nephtor 40 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹192
Not Available