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Torbid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Torbid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Torbid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Torbid have been listed ahead. These side effects of Torbid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Torbid's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Torbid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Torbid related warnings section.
Torbid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Torbid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Torbid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Torbid is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Torbid 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Torbid safe for pregnant women?
Torbid may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Torbid again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Torbid safe during breastfeeding?
Torbid can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Torbid on the Kidneys?
Torbid rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Torbid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Torbid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Torbid on the Heart?
Torbid has very mild side effects on the heart.
Torbid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Torbid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Torbid habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Torbid cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Torbid, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Torbid can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Torbid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Torbid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Torbid
The side effects of taking Torbid with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Torbid
Consumption of alcohol and Torbid together may have severe effects on your health.
Torbid is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.
Torbid is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
Yes, Torbid can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Torbid should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Torbid to you.
Discontinuing Torbid on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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