- Manufacturer : Lupin Ltd.
- Composition : Torasemide 5mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Heart Failure, Hypertension
- Estimated Price : ₹26.40 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Retorlix 5mg Tablet
Retorlix 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Heart Failure, Hypertension
Side effects of Retorlix 5mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Retorlix 5mg Tablet are – Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Headache,Hypotension,Constipation, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Nausea, Thirst, Vomiting, Muscle Spasms, Dehydration
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Retorlix 5mg Tablet
Do not use Retorlix 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Torasemide
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Retorlix 5mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Retorlix 5mg Tablet works
Retorlix 5mg Tablet contains – Torasemide
Torasemide blocks active sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle by promoting rapid excretion of water, sodium, and chloride. Torsemide also increases the production of renal prostaglandins, increasing the plasma renin level and renal vasodilation. As a result, blood pressure falls, reducing preload and afterload.
Dosage of Retorlix 5mg Tablet
The dosage of Retorlix 5mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Retorlix 5mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Retorlix 5mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Meltor 5mg Tablet ( Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. )
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Dytor 5mg Tablet ( Cipla Ltd. )
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Tide 5mg Tablet ( Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. )
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Interaction
Drug :- ACE inhibitors, antihypertensives: Additive hypotension.
amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene: Possibly counteracted torsemide-induced hypokalemia.
amphotericin B: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity and severe, prolonged hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia.
cisplatin: Increased risk of significant hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, possibly permanent ototoxicity.
cortisone, fluorocortisone, hydrocortisone: Increased risk of sodium retention and hypokalemia.
digoxin: Increased risk of arrhythmias and digitalis toxicity due to hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia.
indomethacin: Possibly decreased diuretic and antihypertensive effects of torsemide and increased risk of renal failure.
lithium: Possibly lithium toxicity.
metolazone, thiazide diuretics: Increased risk of severe fluid and electrolyte loss.
neuromuscular blockers: Possibly increased neuromuscular blockade due to hypokalemia.
probenecid: Possibly decreased diuretic effect of torsemide.
quinidine and other ototoxic drugs: Increased risk of ototoxicity.
salicylates: Increased risk of salicylate toxicity.
Activity :- alcohol use: Additive diuresis and, possibly, dehydration.
