Torcel
Torcel Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Edema
About Torcel Products
Uses of Torcel 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.
Torcel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Torcel are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.
Severe
Side Effects of Torcel are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
How Torcel 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 Torcel Products
Frequently asked questions about Torcel Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Torcel 20 Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torcel 20 Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Torcel 20 Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Torcel 20 Tablet?
The common side effects of Torcel 20 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torcel 20 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 Torcel 20 Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torcel 20 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 Torcel 20 Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torcel 20 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 Torcel 20 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Torcel 20 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 Torcel 20 Tablet be taken?
Take Torcel 20 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torcel 20 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torcel 20 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Torcel 20 Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torcel 20 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torcel 20 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 Torcel 20 Tablet to show its effects?
Torcel 20 Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.
Products for Torcel
Torcel 20 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹55
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Torcel 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹110
Not Available
Torcel 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹162.6
Not Available
Torcel 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹40
Not Available