Torvel 100mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Torvel 100mg Tablet

Torasemide(100mg)

food interaction for Torvel Tablet

alcohol interaction for Torvel Tablet

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lactation interaction for Torvel Tablet

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Torvel 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Torvel 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Torvel 100mg 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Torvel 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Torvel 100mg Tablet

Torasemide(100mg)

Torvel tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart Failure, Edema and high blood calcium level. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How torvel tablet works

Torvel 100mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Common side effects of torvel tablet

Headache, Dizziness, Dehydration, Constipation, Decreased blood pressure, Upset stomach

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Expert advice FOR Torvel Tablet

  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torasemide, 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 Torasemide can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
  • You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
  • Torasemide helps remove excess water from your body and lowers blood pressure.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • May cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torasemide, 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 Torasemide can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
  • You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Frequently asked questions FOR Torvel 100mg Tablet

Torasemide

Q. Does Torvel 100mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torvel 100mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Torvel 100mg Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Torvel 100mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Torvel 100mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torvel 100mg 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 Torvel 100mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torvel 100mg 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.
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Q. Does Torvel 100mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torvel 100mg 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 Torvel 100mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Torvel 100mg 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 Torvel 100mg Tablet be taken?
Take Torvel 100mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torvel 100mg Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torvel 100mg Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Torvel 100mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torvel 100mg Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torvel 100mg 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 Torvel 100mg Tablet to show its effects?
Torvel 100mg Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 February, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)