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Lorvas Tablet
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Product introduction
Lorvas Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It also reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.
Lorvas Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.
Lorvas Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.
Uses of Lorvas Tablet
Benefits of Lorvas Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Lorvas Tablet is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Lorvas Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
Side effects of Lorvas Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lorvas
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Muscle cramp
How to use Lorvas Tablet
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. Lorvas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lorvas Tablet works
Lorvas Tablet is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Lorvas Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lorvas 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
Lorvas 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
Lorvas Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lorvas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lorvas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lorvas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorvas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lorvas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lorvas 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.
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Quick tips
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Lorvas Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Lorvas Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiazide (Related heterocyclics)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lorvas with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lorvas Tablet
Once A Day
94%
Twice A Day
4%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Lorvas Tablet for?
Hypertension *
86%
Edema
14%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Poor
33%
Excellent
17%
What were the side-effects while using Lorvas Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Dizziness
33%
Headache
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Lorvas Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Lorvas Tablet on price
Average
67%
Expensive
33%
FAQs
Q. Can Lorvas Tablet cause gout?
Use of Lorvas Tablet may impact the patients already diagnosed with gout. Inform your doctor if you have gout before starting Lorvas Tablet. The reason being, this medicine can increase the levels of uric acid in blood in these patients. Such patients may experience episodes of gout while on Lorvas Tablet. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of uric acid.
Q. Can Lorvas Tablet increase blood sugar?
Lorvas Tablet may increase blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes as your insulin requirements may change or the dose of your antidiabetic medicines may need modification. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important in diabetes patients taking Lorvas Tablet.
Q. Does Lorvas Tablet make you sleepy?
No, Lorvas Tablet does not make you sleepy. But, if there is excessive loss of salts (hyponatremia, hypokalaemia, or electrolyte imbalance), then it may make you drowsy. Other warning signals of electrolyte imbalance include dry mouth, thirst, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, restlessness, muscle pain or cramps. Electrolyte imbalance may also lead to decreased urine output, increased heart beat and decreased blood pressure. In case you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Q. Does Lorvas Tablet make you urinate more?
Use of Lorvas Tablet tend to increase the frequency of urination in some patients. Lorvas Tablet belongs to thiazide class of medicines which are diuretics. These medicines make your body get rid of extra fluid through your kidneys. This also increases the amount of salts (sodium and potassium) and water that you get rid off from the body, helping in decreasing the blood pressure.
Q. How long does it take Lorvas Tablet to start working?
The action of Lorvas Tablet is gradual. While the initial effects may be seen within a week, it may take several months to experience the full benefits.
Q. Can I take Lorvas Tablet for weight loss?
No, Lorvas Tablet is not a medicine for weight loss. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure and to reduce fluid overload in cases of heart failure. In case you experience weight loss while taking Lorvas Tablet, it may be due to fluid loss and not due to body fat.
Q. Is it safe to take Lorvas Tablet if I am ill?
If you are sick or have fever with sweating or are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, you should contact your doctor. To cope up with these, you may be advised to stop Lorvas Tablet for 2-3 days and continue it after you are well. The reason being, if you are sick, then there can be electrolyte imbalance. Taking Lorvas Tablet may enhance this imbalance. Therefore, it should be stopped for 2-3 days.
Q. How much fluid should I drink while taking Lorvas Tablet?
It is usually best to drink normal amounts of fluids while taking Lorvas Tablet. It is important not to remain thirsty for long periods and to keep yourself hydrated. If you have heart failure or kidney failure, then you need to restrict your fluid intake after discussing with your doctor.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Manufacturer/Marketer address
Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2023
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lorvas Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Expires on or after: September, 2023
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lorvas Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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