Torsigard-5
Uses of Torsigard-5 Tablet:
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treatment of Edema
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treatment of Edema
Torsigard 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Torsigard 5 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, dehydration, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine. It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Torsigard 5 Tablet lowers blood pressure by removing excess salt and water from your body. Lowering blood pressure makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and puts you at a lesser risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
In Treatment of Edema
Torsigard 5 Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active.
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. Torsigard 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Torsigard 5 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.