Torvigress 10 Tablet

Composition of Torvigress 10 Tablet

Torvigress 10 Tablet contains Torasemide (10mg). It belongs to the Water tablet class of medicines.

Uses of Torvigress 10 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Treatment of Edema

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Hypertension
• or high blood pressure
• occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high
• putting strain on the heart and blood vessels. Torvigress 10mg Tablet helps control blood pressure by eliminating excess salt and water from the body
• reducing the overall volume of fluid in the bloodstream. This lowers the pressure on the heart and arteries
• helping prevent complications such as stroke
• heart attack
• and kidney damage. In Treatment of Edema Edema is swelling caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in the body
• often affecting the legs
• ankles
• or lungs due to problems with the heart
• kidneys
• or liver. Torvigress 10mg Tablet helps the body remove extra salt and water through urine
• effectively reducing this swelling. Easing fluid overload helps relieve discomfort
• improve mobility
• and help patients breathe more easily. When used regularly as prescribed
• it helps prevent further fluid accumulation
• allowing patients to feel lighter
• more active
• and more comfortable in their daily lives. Show More

How Torvigress 10 Tablet works

Torvigress 10mg Tablet contains torsemide, a loop diuretic that works by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys. This action increases urine production, helping the body eliminate excess salt and water. As a result, it reduces fluid buildup in tissues (edema) and decreases blood volume, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.

How to take Torvigress 10 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. Torvigress 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Torvigress 10mg 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Torvigress 10 Tablet

Most side effects of Torvigress are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Torvigress 10 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly.

Do not take Torvigress if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Torvigress 10 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Torvigress 10 Tablet

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torvigress 10mg 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 a potassium-rich diet (such as bananas, spinach, or coconut water) as Torvigress 10mg 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LARENON

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Water tablet

Chemical class:

Pyridinesulfonamides