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Torles 20 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Torles 20 Tablet is a product of Neuten Healthcare

Composition: Torasemide (20mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Torles 20 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Torles 20 Tablet

Description:

Torles 20 Tablet is used to treat edema (swelling) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or pulmonary edema. It helps the body eliminate excess fluid. It is also used to treat high blood pressure, helping to lower strain on the heart and improve overall circulation.

Torles 20 Tablet helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines as per the dose advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is best to avoid taking this medicine within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up at night to urinate.

It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your condition may worsen. Lifestyle changes like reducing stress, restricting salt intake, and stopping smoking may help this medication work better.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, dehydration, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine. It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Torles 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Torles

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Dehydration
  • Constipation
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Agitated stomach

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Torles 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Torles 20 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Torles 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Torles 20 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Torles 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Torles 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Does Torles 20 Tablet raise blood sugar?

Affirmative, Torles 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 Torles 20 Tablet.

What are the side effects of Torles 20 Tablet?

The common side effects of Torles 20 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torles 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.

Does Torles 20 Tablet increase creatinine?

Affirmative, Torles 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.

Does Torles 20 Tablet cause loss of potassium?

Torles 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.

My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Torles 20 Tablet?

Do not stop taking Torles 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.

How should Torles 20 Tablet be taken?

Take Torles 20 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torles 20 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torles 20 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.

Is Torles 20 Tablet stronger than furosemide?

Both Torles 20 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torles 20 Tablet has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.

How long does it take for Torles 20 Tablet to show its effects?

Torles 20 Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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