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Torsechem 10mg Tablet

by Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Torasemide (10mg)

₹104₹60

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Torsechem 10mg Tablet

Introduction to Torsechem 10mg Tablet

This medicine belongs to the group of medications called diuretics. It is helpful in treating swelling (edema) in liver disease, heart failure, and kidney patients. 

  • This medicine has been found effective in treating high blood pressure. 
  • This drug supports your body to eliminate extra water and salt through urine. 

Safety Advice for Torsechem 10mg Tablet

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It should be used cautiously by the liver patients; dose adjustment may be required.

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It is considered to be safe by the kidney patients; no dose adjustment is required.

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There is no information regarding the safety of the medicine when interacted with alcohol.

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It may impair driving ability by producing side effects like sleepiness and dizziness.

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It is generally considered to be safe by the preganant women.

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It is generally considered to be safe by the lactating women; it does not pass through breast milk.

How Torsechem 10mg Tablet works

This medicine removes extra water and electrolytes from the body by increasing urine production.

How To Use Torsechem 10mg Tablet

  • It can be taken on an empty stomach or after having food.
  • You can use this medicine alone or with any other medicine as per doctor's advice.
  • Take this medicine 4 hours before sleeping so that you do not feel the urge to urinate frequently at night.
  • Even if you feel better, do not stop taking the medicine unless the doctor tells you to.
  • Take the dose as whole with a glass full of water without breaking and chewing it.

Special Precautions About Torsechem 10mg Tablet

  • It is important to monitor the electrolyte levels and kidney functions regularly while taking the medicine.

Benefits Of Torsechem 10mg Tablet

  • It helps to lower the blood pressure and ease the blood circulation in the heart and all over the body.
  • It helps to eliminate excessive water from body and relieve the symptoms of edema.

Side Effects Of Torsechem 10mg Tablet

  • headache
  • stomach upset
  • dizziness
  • decreased blood pressure
  • dehydration

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Torsechem 10mg Tablet

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take. 
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose. 
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose. 
  • If you miss the dose frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Maintain a healthy diet rich in antioxidant and natural diuretic foods. Avoid refined oils and use healthy cooking oils. Regular exercise increase your blood flow. Avoid alcohol and smoking to avoid health complications

Drug Interaction

  • Digoxin (cardiac glycoside)
  • Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)

Drug Food Interaction

  • Licorice
  • High-sodium foods

Disease Explanation

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Oedema- it is condition which occurs due to fluid build up in cells, also known as Fluid overload. it can be happenend due to various factors like lifestyles, chest pain, shortness of breast, and arrhythmia.

FAQ's on Torsechem 10mg Tablet

Is torsemide bad for kidneys?

If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.

What is the best time to take Torsemide?

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, with or without food, usually once daily. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

How much torsemide can I take in a day?

Adults—At first, 10 or 20 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 200 mg per day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Should you drink a lot of water when taking Lasix?

Make sure you drink enough water during any exercise and during hot weather when you are taking Lasix, especially if you sweat a lot. If you do not drink enough water while taking Lasix, you may feel faint or light-headed or sick.

Which is better Lasix or Torsemide?

Is torsemide or Lasix better? Torsemide is associated with lower rates of hospitalizations for CHF as compared to Lasix. It is also associated with a higher level of clinical improvement in CHF patients and lower rates of mortality related to cardiovascular disease when compared directly to Lasix.

What is torsemide 10 mg used for?

Torsemide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Torsemide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, or liver disease.

Does torsemide increase creatinine?

In hypertensive patients who received 10 mg of Torsemide daily for 6 weeks, the mean increase in blood urea nitrogen was 1.8 mg/dL (0.6 mmol/L), the mean increase in serum creatinine was 0.05 mg/dL (4 mmol/L), and the mean increase in serum uric acid was 1.2 mg/dL (70 mmol/L).

What is the action of torsemide?

Torasemide (torsemide) is a high-ceiling loop diuretic which acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle to promote rapid and marked excretion of water, sodium and chloride. Like furosemide (frusemide), its major site of action is from the luminal side of the cell.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Saturday, 13 July, 2024

Prescription Required

Torsechem 10mg Tablet

by Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Torasemide (10mg)

₹104₹60

42% off
Torsechem 10mg Tablet

Torsechem 10mg Tablet

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