Torpill 10mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Torasemide (10mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Revenza Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Torpill 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure. Torpill 10mg 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.
Torpill 10mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Does Torpill 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torpill 10mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels, potentially leading to hyperglycemia. It is important to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Torpill 10mg Tablet?
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset. Serious side effects may include dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, rapid weight loss, vomiting blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, blisters or peeling skin, hives, rash, and itching. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
Does Torpill 10mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torpill 10mg Tablet may cause a mild increase in creatinine levels. These increases are more prominent with long-term use. However, after discontinuation of the medication, creatinine levels usually return to their baseline.
Does Torpill 10mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torpill 10mg Tablet may not directly lead to potassium loss. However, it can cause excess water loss through urination, which may indirectly result in potassium and other electrolytes being lost.
Can I stop taking Torpill 10mg Tablet if my blood pressure is controlled?
It's crucial to discuss stopping Torpill 10mg Tablet with your doctor. Stopping the medication without their guidance may not adequately manage your blood pressure, and could potentially worsen or revert to pre-treatment levels.
How should Torpill 10mg Tablet be taken?
Take Torpill 10mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take the medication once daily at the same time each day. It's important to note that Torpill 10mg Tablet can lead to increased urination and should be taken in the morning.
Is Torpill 10mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torpill 10mg Tablet and furosemide have similar safety profiles but Torpill 10mg Tablet possesses a longer duration of action compared to furosemide. However, both drugs can show effects within an hour after intake.
How long does it take for Torpill 10mg Tablet to show its effect?
Torpill 10mg Tablet starts working within an hour after ingestion and its effects last approximately six to eight hours when taken orally.
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. Torpill 10mg 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 Torpill 10mg 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 as Torpill 10mg 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 Torpill 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Torpill 10mg 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
Torpill 10mg 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.
