Torabin 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Shinto Organics (P) Limited
Salt Composition
Torasemide (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Torabin 100mg Tablet is a diuretic used to reduce swelling caused by too much water in the body in people with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Torabin 100mg 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.
Directions for Use
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. Torabin 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Torabin 100mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Quick Tips
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torabin 100mg 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 Torabin 100mg 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Torabin 100mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Torabin 100mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels and cause hyperglycemia. It is essential to monitor blood glucose levels during treatment with this medicine.
What are the side effects of Torabin 100mg Tablet?
Common side effects of Torabin 100mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset. Some more serious side effects can be severe 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. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
Does Torabin 100mg Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Torabin 100mg Tablet can cause a mild increase in creatinine levels depending on the dose taken. This effect may be more pronounced with long-term use. However, normal creatinine levels return after discontinuing treatment.
Does Torabin 100mg Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Torabin 100mg Tablet might not directly affect potassium levels. However, due to increased urination, it may lead to water depletion and consequently a possible decrease in potassium levels, sodium, calcium, and magnesium.
My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Torabin 100mg Tablet?
Do not discontinue Torabin 100mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping the medication might disrupt your blood pressure control and cause your condition to worsen, so discuss this with your healthcare provider to find the most suitable course of treatment.
How should Torabin 100mg Tablet be taken?
Take Torabin 100mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It's typically recommended to take one dose per day, preferably at the same time each day. Be aware that this medicine can cause increased urination; it is advised to take it in the morning.
Is Torabin 100mg Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Torabin 100mg Tablet and furosemide are essentially equivalent in terms of safety and efficacy. However, Torabin 100mg Tablet has a longer duration of action compared to furosemide; both medications' effects start within an hour after ingestion.
How long does it take for Torabin 100mg Tablet to show its effects?
Torabin 100mg Tablet starts working within an hour of oral intake and its effects typically last around 6-8 hours when taken orally.
