Torsinol
Torsinol Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Edema
About Torsinol Products
Uses of Torsinol 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.
Torsinol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Torsinol are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.
Severe
Side Effects of Torsinol are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
How Torsinol 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 Torsinol Products
Frequently asked questions about Torsinol Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Torsinol 10 Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torsinol 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 Torsinol 10 Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Torsinol 10 Tablet?
The common side effects of Torsinol 10 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torsinol 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 Torsinol 10 Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torsinol 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 Torsinol 10 Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torsinol 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 Torsinol 10 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Torsinol 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 Torsinol 10 Tablet be taken?
Take Torsinol 10 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torsinol 10 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torsinol 10 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Torsinol 10 Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torsinol 10 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torsinol 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 Torsinol 10 Tablet to show its effects?
Torsinol 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 Torsinol
Torsinol 10 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹47.2
Torsinol 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹30.6
Torsinol 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹120
Not Available
Torsinol 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹205
Not Available
Torsinol 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹73.15
Not Available