Tabsule Pharmaceuticals
Torasemide (40mg)
Vrochitor 40 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.
Tablet
Vrochitor 40 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.
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. Vrochitor 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Vrochitor 40 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Vrochitor 40 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 Vrochitor 40 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.
Vrochitor 40 Tablet can cause a rise in blood sugar levels, leading to hyperglycemia. It's essential to monitor your blood glucose levels while taking this medication.
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset. More serious side effects may 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 experience any of these symptoms.
Yes, Vrochitor 40 Tablet may lead to a mild increase in creatinine values, which can be more pronounced with long-term use. However, creatinine levels typically return to normal after discontinuing the treatment.
While Vrochitor 40 Tablet itself does not directly cause potassium loss, its use may lead to dehydration and subsequent loss of essential electrolytes, including potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium.
Do not stop taking Vrochitor 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping the medication may cause a rebound effect, returning your blood pressure to its pre-treatment level. Discuss any changes with your doctor, who will advise on adjusting your treatment plan.
Take Vrochitor 40 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Typically, it is recommended to take one tablet daily at the same time each day. To minimize excess urination, consider taking the medication in the morning.
Both medications have similar safety and effectiveness profiles. The primary difference is that Vrochitor 40 Tablet has a longer duration of action compared to furosemide, with effects starting within an hour after intake.
Vrochitor 40 Tablet starts acting within an hour of oral administration and its effects can last for about 6-8 hours when taken orally.