DESCRIPTION

Torsilong 10 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. Torsilong 10 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. Common 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. Before 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.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Torsilong 10 Tablet lowers blood pressure by removing excess salt and water from your body. Lowering blood pressure makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and puts you at a lesser risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. In Treatment of Edema Torsilong 10 Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active.

USE OF

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) | Treatment of Edema

BENEFITS

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. Torsilong 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Sulphamoyl derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::High-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-K+- 2Cl cotransport)

HOW TO USE

Torsilong 10 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Torsilong 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Torsilong 10 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. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Torsilong 10 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Torsilong 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Torsilong 10 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Torsilong 10 Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Torsilong 10 Tablet should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines. – Liver : CAUTION – Torsilong 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torsilong 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Torsilong 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Dizziness | Dehydration | Constipation | Decreased blood pressure | Upset stomach

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. Does Torsilong 10 Tablet raise blood sugar?::: Yes, Torsilong 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 Torsilong 10 Tablet.| Q. What are the side effects of Torsilong 10 Tablet?::: The common side effects of Torsilong 10 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torsilong 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 Torsilong 10 Tablet increase creatinine?::: Yes, Torsilong 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 Torsilong 10 Tablet cause loss of potassium?::: Torsilong 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 Torsilong 10 Tablet?::: Do not stop taking Torsilong 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 Torsilong 10 Tablet be taken?::: Take Torsilong 10 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torsilong 10 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torsilong 10 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.| Q. Is Torsilong 10 Tablet stronger than furosemide?::: Both Torsilong 10 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torsilong 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 Torsilong 10 Tablet to show its effects?::: Torsilong 10 Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.

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