Riftor
Riftor Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Edema
About Riftor Products
Uses of Riftor 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.
Riftor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Riftor are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.
Severe
Side Effects of Riftor are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
How Riftor 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 Riftor Products
Frequently asked questions about Riftor Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Riftor 40mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Riftor 40mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Riftor 40mg Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Riftor 40mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Riftor 40mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Riftor 40mg 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 Riftor 40mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Riftor 40mg 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 Riftor 40mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Riftor 40mg 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 Riftor 40mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Riftor 40mg 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 Riftor 40mg Tablet be taken?
Take Riftor 40mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Riftor 40mg Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Riftor 40mg Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Riftor 40mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Riftor 40mg Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Riftor 40mg 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 Riftor 40mg Tablet to show its effects?
Riftor 40mg Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.
Products for Riftor
Riftor 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹80.75
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Riftor 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹20
Not Available