Medicine Details
Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet
Manufacturer: Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition: Spironolactone (50mg) + Torasemide (5mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Treatment of Edema Edema means swelling of the body due to excess water. Swelling usually occurs in the feet, legs, arms but it can involve your whole body. Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet reduces swelling by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water and treats edema. Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet helps maintain the level of potassium in the body. Altogether, this will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be more effective.
Benefits: 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. Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension. It is best to take Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time everyday. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Dehydration is very common side effect of this medicine. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium, and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness, if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
How to Use: Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Spironolactone and Torasemide. These medicines act on different parts of your kidney to remove extra water and certain electrolytes, while maintaining the potassium balance in your body.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torsinex Forte 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Torsinex Forte 5 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.
Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Edema
Side Effects: Frequent urge to urinate | Headache | Inflammation of the nose | Muscle pain | Gastrointestinal disturbance
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION