Retrolix
Retrolix Products are primarily used for
About Retrolix Products
Uses of Retrolix Products
Torasemide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Retrolix Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Retrolix are Headache, Dizziness, Dehydration, Constipation, Decreased blood pressure, Upset stomach.
How Retrolix Products work
Torasemide is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Patient Concerns about Retrolix Products
Frequently asked questions about Retrolix Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does Retrolix 20 Tablet raise blood sugar?
Yes, Retrolix 20 Tablet may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Retrolix 20 Tablet.
Q. What are the side effects of Retrolix 20 Tablet?
The common side effects of Retrolix 20 Tablet include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Retrolix 20 Tablet 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 notice any such symptoms.
Q. Does Retrolix 20 Tablet increase creatinine?
Yes, Retrolix 20 Tablet may cause a mild increase in creatinine values depending on the dose you are taking. These increased creatinine levels may increase slightly more when this medicine is used for long term. However, with discontinuation of the treatment, these levels return to their base value.
Q. Does Retrolix 20 Tablet cause loss of potassium?
Retrolix 20 Tablet may not cause direct potassium loss. But, in some cases, its use may cause excess loss of water which may lead to dehydration. This, as a result, may cause loss of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium.
Q. My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Retrolix 20 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Retrolix 20 Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping the medicine may not overshoot your blood pressure levels but may make your condition as it was before treatment. Therefore, discuss this with your doctor who will advise you to change the medicine or the dosage as per your requirement.
Q. How should Retrolix 20 Tablet be taken?
Take Retrolix 20 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Retrolix 20 Tablet once daily preferably at the same time each day. Retrolix 20 Tablet is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is Retrolix 20 Tablet stronger than furosemide?
Both Retrolix 20 Tablet and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Retrolix 20 Tablet has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.
Q. How long does it take for Retrolix 20 Tablet to show its effects?
Retrolix 20 Tablet starts acting within an hour of taking it orally and its effect lasts for about 6-8 hours when given orally.
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