Torcept 10 Tablet
Manufacturer
Cardio Renal Metabolic Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Torasemide (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Torcept 10 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
Torcept 10 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.
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. Torcept 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Torcept 10 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 Torcept 10 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 Torcept 10 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.