Torsefine
Torsefine Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema
About Torsefine Products
Uses of Torsefine Products
Torasemide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Torsefine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Torsefine are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.
Severe
Side Effects of Torsefine are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
How Torsefine 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 Torsefine Products
Frequently asked questions about Torsefine Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Torsefine 10 Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torsefine 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 Torsefine 10 Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Torsefine 10 Tablet?
The common side effects of Torsefine 10 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torsefine 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 Torsefine 10 Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torsefine 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 Torsefine 10 Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torsefine 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 Torsefine 10 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Torsefine 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 Torsefine 10 Tablet be taken?
Take Torsefine 10 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torsefine 10 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torsefine 10 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Torsefine 10 Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torsefine 10 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torsefine 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 Torsefine 10 Tablet to show its effects?
Torsefine 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 Torsefine
Torsefine 10 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹49
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Torsefine 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹59
Not Available
Torsefine 40 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹105
Not Available