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TOR 20 Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Salt Synonyms
Torsemide
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

TOR 20 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.

TOR 20 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.

Benefits of TOR Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

TOR 20 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

TOR 20 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.

Side effects of TOR 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 TOR

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

How to use TOR 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. TOR 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How TOR Tablet works

TOR 20 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with TOR 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
TOR 20 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
TOR 20 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
TOR 20 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
TOR 20 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of TOR 20 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of TOR 20 Tablet should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
Liver
CAUTION
TOR 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of TOR 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take TOR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of TOR 20 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

  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting TOR 20 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 (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as TOR 20 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.

Fact Box

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

Interaction with drugs

Taking TOR with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Aspirin, Actisprin, Asicom
Serious
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Brand(s): Mikasun, Vizocin, Gramika
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Brand(s): Samlodon
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Patient concerns

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Hi Sir/Mam, I have shared my blood and urine report provided by 1mg please suggest me if I have any problem. I feels tired every time and not getting good sleep.
Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty
Physician
Tor blood reports are normla except for your high cholesterol level which is the cause of your weight increase. Do exercise regularly and drink lot's of water.Avoid fatty and oily food
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
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FAQs

Q. Does TOR 20 Tablet raise blood sugar?

Yes, TOR 20 Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with TOR 20 Tablet.

Q. What are the side effects of TOR 20 Tablet?

The common side effects of TOR 20 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of TOR 20 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 TOR 20 Tablet increase creatinine?

Yes, TOR 20 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 TOR 20 Tablet cause loss of potassium?

TOR 20 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 TOR 20 Tablet?

Do not stop taking TOR 20 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 TOR 20 Tablet be taken?

Take TOR 20 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take TOR 20 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. TOR 20 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.

Q. Is TOR 20 Tablet stronger than furosemide?

Both TOR 20 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that TOR 20 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 TOR 20 Tablet to show its effects?

TOR 20 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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