Synditor 5 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Torasemide (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Osiante Biotech |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Synditor 5 Tablet is a diuretic used to reduce swelling caused by too much water in the body in people with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. Synditor 5 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.
Synditor 5 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Does Synditor 5 Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Synditor 5 Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Therefore, it is important to monitor your blood glucose levels during treatment with Synditor 5 Tablet.
What are the side effects of Synditor 5 Tablet?
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, and decreased blood pressure. Serious side effects may 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. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.
Does Synditor 5 Tablet increase creatinine?
Synditor 5 Tablet may cause a mild increase in creatinine levels depending on the dose taken. These increases might be more pronounced for long-term use. However, creatinine levels usually return to their baseline after discontinuing the medication.
Does Synditor 5 Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Synditor 5 Tablet may not directly cause potassium loss. However, it might increase water loss, which could lead to dehydration and consequently, potassium loss along with sodium, calcium, and magnesium.
My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Synditor 5 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Synditor 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping the medication may impact your blood pressure control as stopping it without proper guidance might worsen your condition. Discuss this with your physician, who can advise you on managing your condition or adjusting your treatment plan.
How should Synditor 5 Tablet be taken?
Take Synditor 5 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is generally advised to take it once daily, preferably at the same time each day. Due to its diuretic effect, take Synditor 5 Tablet in the morning.
Is Synditor 5 Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Synditor 5 Tablet and furosemide are similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The main difference lies in their duration of action; Synditor 5 Tablet exhibits a longer effect compared to furosemide, although both start working within an hour after intake.
How long does it take for Synditor 5 Tablet to show its effects?
Synditor 5 Tablet starts acting within one hour of oral administration and its effect lasts approximately 6-8 hours.
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. Synditor 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Synditor 5 Tablet and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Synditor 5 Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
- You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synditor 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Synditor 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Synditor 5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
