Torvel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Torvel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Torvel.
Is the use of Torvel safe during breastfeeding?
Torvel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Torvel on the Kidneys?
Torvel is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Torvel on the Liver?
Torvel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Torvel on the Heart?
Torvel is not harmful for the heart.
Torvel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Torvel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Torvel habit forming or addictive?
Torvel does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Torvel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Torvel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Torvel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Torvel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Torvel
Taking Torvel with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Torvel
Consuming Torvel with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Torvel does not cause kidney damage, in fact, it helps in managing edema resulting from kidney disease, heart disease, and lung disease. In comparison to furosemide, Torvel has a longer duration of action and doesn't get accumulated in the renal failure.
Yes, an overdose of Torvel is associated with hypokalemia. It is a condition in which the blood potassium levels are too low. Symptoms are muscle fatigue, muscle cramps and feeling weak. Low potassium levels can lead to a heart problem. Therefore, if you are taking a loop diuretic, talk to your doctor about preventing hypokalemia. In addition, follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Torvel can be used with lasix (furosemide). Both are loop diuretics, however, furosemide has a shorter half-life than Torvel. The long-acting Torvel, when added to lasix, can produce better clinical outcomes. It is also advisable to pair Torvel with a potassium-sparing diuretic like spironolactone because while Torvel may lead to potassium loss, spironolactone will retain potassium in the body.
Rarely, Torvel might cause gout. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. Torvel increase the concentration of uric acid in the blood by increasing its absorption from the kidneys that causes gout. However, if you are experiencing severe gout after taking medicine then inform your doctor they might change your medication or alter the dose of this drug.
No, Torvel is not potassium sparing. Rather, it is a loop diuretic that removes excess of water and electrolytes like potassium from the body. One may need to eat potassium-rich foods or a potassium supplement while one uses Torvel. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic which prevents the loss of potassium from the body.
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