Torsinex 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Torsinex 20 MG Description

Torsinex Tablet is a medicine that is used in the treatment of high blood pressure or oedema. Torsinex Tablet contains torasemide, also known as water pill. It removes excess fluid from the body in c

onditions like liver, kidney or heart disease or failure. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor.

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Contains	Torasemide / Torsemide(20.0 Mg)
Uses	High blood pressure and edema
Side effects	Stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance
Therapy	DIURETIC

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Torsinex 20 MG

Torsinex Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and conditions of excess fluid retention in the body due to heart failure, kidney or liver diseases.

Contraindications of Torsinex 20 MG

If you are allergic to torasemide, povidone or other ingredients of the medicine.
If you have kidney disease such as non-passage of urine (anuria).
If you had or have liver, heart disease or decreased blood volume.
If you are pregnant or lactating.
If you are on aminoglycosides or cephalosporins antibiotic like gentamycin, amikacin, ceftriaxone, cefixime, etc.

Side effects of Torsinex 20 MG

Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Nausea, vomiting
Fatigue

Precautions and Warnings of Torsinex 20 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Torsinex Tablet during pregnancy?

Torsinex Tablet should not be used during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety. If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, you should consult the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Torsinex Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if Torsinex Tablet passes into human milk and its effects on the breastfed baby. Hence, it should not be used in breastfeeding as the medicine might decrease milk production.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Torsinex Tablet?

Torsinex Tablet may make you dizzy and hence avoid driving if you feel unwell or unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Torsinex?

Avoid alcohol during the treatment as it may lower your blood pressure and may lead to side effects like dizziness or drowsiness. Also, in conditions of kidney failure, heart failure and liver problems, alcohol is known to worsen the diseased state. Therefore, it should be better avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You may experience hearing loss.
You may have kidney, liver disease.
You may have dehydration, salt imbalance or electrolyte imbalance.
You may have other underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, gout.

Mode of Action of Torsinex 20 MG

How Does It Work?

Torasemide acts on the kidneys to eliminate the excess water and salt from the body. It removes excess water, salt from the body and does not affect the electrolyte and acid-base balance of the body.

Directions for Use of Torsinex 20 MG

Take Torsinex Tablet as a whole with water, with or without food.
Take it every day at the same time. You should take it regularly without fail as directed by the doctor.

Interactions of Torsinex 20 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines affect the way Torsinex Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
If you are taking medicines for eg. to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immun...
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Concomitant use of the medicine with aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin and ethacrynic acid cause an increased risk of ear toxicity, thus avoid, if possible.
Concomitant use of radiocontrast agents with the medicine result in kidney toxicity.

Storage and disposal of Torsinex 20 MG

Store Torsinex Tablet at room temperature away from sunlight.
Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Dosage of Torsinex 20 MG

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Torsinex Tablet are dehydration, decreased blood pressure, sodium, potassium, chloride levels as well as body fluid, it may also increase red blood cell levels in the body.
If you experience the symptoms or think you have taken too much of the medicine, contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose, take Torsinex Tablet as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Avoid a double dose for the missed...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I stop taking Torsinex Tablet on my own if I feel better?

A: No, you should never stop taking Torsinex Tablet until advised by the doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you stop the medicine, it may lead to treatment failure and a sudden rise in blood pressure thus result worsening the medical condition.

Q: Any Dietary restrictions must follow as I have high blood pressure?

Limit intake of salt in the diet, pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.
Limit intake of potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli or banana and limit intake of meat.
Avoid packaged snacks, prefer fresh cut fruits as they are rich in vitamins and fibre.

Q: What should I do if I have dizziness after taking Torsinex Tablet?

A: Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting occurs, when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Slowly getting up helps. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with the doctor.

Q: When should i take Torsinex Tablet?

A: Take Torsinex Tablet as advised by the doctor, but preferably at the same time each day. Torsinex Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning or 3-4 hours before going to bed.

Q: What is Torsinex Tablet?

A: Torsinex Tablet is a medicine that helps to treat high blood pressure or oedema by removing excess fluid from the body in various conditions like liver, kidney or heart disease or failure.

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