Torefic 10mg Solution

Torasemide (10mg)

Genuine

Authenticity Assured

Prescription

required

Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

₹45

Get for

₹40.5

on orders above ₹150

Use Code 1MGANEW

Get for

₹41.4

on orders above ₹200

Use Code 1MGANEW

1/2

Welcome Gift | For First Order

10% EXTRA OFF

10 solutions

Gurgaon

Cash on delivery

Available

Free Return

within 7 days

Expiry after

Sep, 2026

General Information

Contains

Torasemide (10mg)

Marketer

Indizen Pharmaceutical

The content is shown in English

Product introduction

Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

Uses of Torefic Solution

Benefits of Torefic Solution

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

Treatment of Edema
Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

Side effects of Torefic Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Torefic

Headache
Dizziness
Polyuria

How to use Torefic Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Torefic Solution works

Torefic 10mg Solution is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Quick tips

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Torefic 10mg Solution, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Torefic 10mg Solution can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration.
You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Torefic 10mg Solution is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Torefic 10mg Solution is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Does Torefic 10mg Solution raise blood sugar?

Yes, Torefic 10mg Solution may raise blood sugar levels causing hyperglycemia. Hence, it is important to keep a track of your blood glucose levels during treatment with Torefic 10mg Solution.

What are the side effects of Torefic 10mg Solution?

The common side effects of Torefic 10mg Solution include headache, dizziness, dehydration, constipation, decreased blood pressure and stomach upset. Some of the serious side effects of Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

Does Torefic 10mg Solution increase creatinine?

Yes, Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

Does Torefic 10mg Solution cause loss of potassium?

Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Torefic 10mg Solution?

Do not stop taking Torefic 10mg Solution 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.

How long does it take for Torefic 10mg Solution to show its effects?

Torefic 10mg Solution starts acting within an hour of taking it orally. However, this medicine may start acting within 10 minutes if given intravenously. The effect lasts for about 6-8 hours both orally and intravenously.

How should Torefic 10mg Solution be taken?

Take Torefic 10mg Solution exactly as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended to take Torefic 10mg Solution once daily preferably at the same time each day. Torefic 10mg Solution is known to cause excess urination, and hence it is advised to take it in the morning.

Is Torefic 10mg Solution stronger than Furosemide?

Both Torefic 10mg Solution and furosemide are almost similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. The only difference is that Torefic 10mg Solution has a longer duration of action in comparison to furosemide but the effect of both starts within an hour of intake.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulphamoyl derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

High-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+-K+- 2Cl cotransport)

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

Opie LH, Victor RG, Kaplan NM. Diuretics. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 98.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1384.
Torsemide. Leganes Spain: Roche Farma S.A.; 2010. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Torsemide. [Updated 2020 Jan 20]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Want to know more

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Indizen Pharmaceutical
Address: 208/27, Aggarsain Chowk, Delhi Road, Jind - 126102, Haryana, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Torefic 10mg Solution. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Lab tests offered by us

Why we need a prescription?

Torefic 10mg Solution

Cash on delivery

Free Return

Expiry after

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Product introduction

Uses of Torefic Solution

Benefits of Torefic Solution

Side effects of Torefic Solution

How to use Torefic Solution

How Torefic Solution works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Does Torefic 10mg Solution raise blood sugar?

What are the side effects of Torefic 10mg Solution?

Does Torefic 10mg Solution increase creatinine?

Does Torefic 10mg Solution cause loss of potassium?

My blood pressure is controlled now. Can I stop taking Torefic 10mg Solution?

How long does it take for Torefic 10mg Solution to show its effects?

How should Torefic 10mg Solution be taken?

Is Torefic 10mg Solution stronger than Furosemide?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

Want to know more

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Marketer details

Vendor Details

In case of any issues, contact us

Lab tests offered by us

Related/Popular tests