Torse
Torse Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Edema
About Torse Products
Uses of Torse 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.
Torse Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Torse are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.
Severe
Side Effects of Torse are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
How Torse 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 Torse Products
Frequently asked questions about Torse Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Torse 20mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torse 20mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Torse 20mg Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Torse 20mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Torse 20mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torse 20mg 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 Torse 20mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torse 20mg 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 Torse 20mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torse 20mg 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 Torse 20mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Torse 20mg 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 Torse 20mg Tablet be taken?
Take Torse 20mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torse 20mg Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torse 20mg Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Torse 20mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torse 20mg Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torse 20mg 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 Torse 20mg Tablet to show its effects?
Torse 20mg Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.
Products for Torse
Torse 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹69
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Torse 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹45
Not Available