Torsia 10mg Tablet

Torsia Tablet is a medicine that is used in the treatment of high blood pressure or oedema. Torsia Tablet contains torasemide as an active ingredient. It belongs to a class of medication known as diuretics or water pills.

It removes excess fluid from the body in conditions like liver, kidney or heart disease or failure. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose of Torsia Tablet are dehydration, decreased blood pressure, sodium, potassium, chloride levels as well as body fluid, it may also increase red blood cell levels in the body.
• If you experience the symptoms or think you have taken too much of the medicine, contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed a dose, take Torsia Tablet as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Avoid a double dose for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Torasemide acts on the kidneys to eliminate the excess water and salt from the body. It removes excess water, salt from the body and does not affect the electrolyte and acid-base balance of the body.

Directions for Use

• Take Torsia Tablet as a whole with water, with or without food.
• Take it every day at the same time. You should take it regularly without fail as directed by the doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Torsia Tablet during pregnancy?

Torsia Tablet should not be used during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety. If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, you should consult the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Torsia Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if Torsia Tablet passes into human milk and its effects on the breastfed baby. Hence, it should not be used in breastfeeding as the medicine might decrease milk production.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Torsia Tablet?

Torsia Tablet may make you dizzy and hence avoid driving if you feel unwell or unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Torsia?

Avoid alcohol during the treatment as it may lower your blood pressure and may lead to side effects like dizziness or drowsiness. Also, in conditions of kidney failure, heart failure and liver problems, alcohol is known to worsen the diseased state. Therefore, it should be better avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You may experience hearing loss.
• You may have kidney, liver disease.
• You may have dehydration, salt imbalance or electrolyte imbalance.
• You may have other underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, gout.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to torasemide, povidone or other ingredients of the medicine.
• If you have kidney disease such as non-passage of urine (anuria).
• If you had or have liver, heart disease or decreased blood volume.
• If you are pregnant or lactating.
• If you are on aminoglycosides or cephalosporins antibiotic like gentamycin, amikacin, ceftriaxone, cefixime, etc.

Side effects

• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Fatigue

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Torsia Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• If you are taking medicines for eg. to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorder.
• Concomitant use of the medicine with aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin and ethacrynic acid cause an increased risk of ear toxicity, thus avoid, if possible.
• Concomitant use of radiocontrast agents with the medicine result in kidney toxicity.

Storage and disposal

• Store Torsia Tablet at room temperature away from sunlight.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop taking Torsia Tablet on my own if I feel better?

No, you should never stop taking Torsia Tablet until advised by the doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you stop the medicine, it may lead to treatment failure and a sudden rise in blood pressure thus result worsening the medical condition.

Any Dietary restrictions must follow as I have high blood pressure?

• Limit intake of salt in the diet, pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.
• Limit intake of potassium-containing foods like spinach, broccoli or banana and limit intake of meat.
• Avoid packaged snacks, prefer fresh cut fruits as they are rich in vitamins and fibre.

What should I do if I have dizziness after taking Torsia Tablet?

Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting occurs, when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Slowly getting up helps. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with the doctor.

When should i take Torsia Tablet?

Take Torsia Tablet as advised by the doctor, but preferably at the same time each day. Torsia Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning or 3-4 hours before going to bed.