Tormax
Tormax Products are primarily used for
About Tormax Products
Uses of Tormax 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.
Tormax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tormax are Headache, Dizziness, Dehydration, Constipation, Decreased blood pressure, Upset stomach.
How Tormax 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 Tormax Products
Frequently asked questions about Tormax Products
Frequently asked questions about Torasemide
Q. Does TORMAX 10MG TABLET raise blood sugar?
Yes, TORMAX 10MG TABLET may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with TORMAX 10MG TABLET.
Q. What are the side effects of TORMAX 10MG TABLET?
The common side effects of TORMAX 10MG TABLET include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of TORMAX 10MG 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 TORMAX 10MG TABLET increase creatinine?
Yes, TORMAX 10MG 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 TORMAX 10MG TABLET cause loss of potassium?
TORMAX 10MG 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 TORMAX 10MG TABLET?
Do not stop taking TORMAX 10MG 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 TORMAX 10MG TABLET be taken?
Take TORMAX 10MG TABLET exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take TORMAX 10MG TABLET once daily preferably at the same time each day. TORMAX 10MG TABLET is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.
Q. Is TORMAX 10MG TABLET stronger than furosemide?
Both TORMAX 10MG TABLET and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that TORMAX 10MG 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 TORMAX 10MG TABLET to show its effects?
TORMAX 10MG 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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