Tosec

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition for Tosec Products

Tosec Products are primarily used for

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema

About Tosec Products

Uses of Tosec Products

Torasemide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

Tosec Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Tosec are Headache, Dizziness, Polyuria.

Severe

Side Effects of Tosec are Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.

How Tosec Products work

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

Patient Concerns about Tosec Products

Frequently asked questions about Tosec Products

Frequently asked questions about Torasemide

Q. Does Tosec 20mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Tosec 20mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Tosec 20mg Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Tosec 20mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Tosec 20mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Tosec 20mg 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 Tosec 20mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Tosec 20mg 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 Tosec 20mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Tosec 20mg 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 Tosec 20mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Tosec 20mg 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 Tosec 20mg Tablet be taken?
Take Tosec 20mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Tosec 20mg Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Tosec 20mg Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Tosec 20mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Tosec 20mg Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Tosec 20mg 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 Tosec 20mg Tablet to show its effects?
Tosec 20mg Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.

Products for Tosec

Tosec 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP
66.37
Not Available
Tosec 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP
19.75
Not Available

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