TORLACTONE 20MG TAB

Overview

TORLACTONE 20MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

TORLACTONE 20MG TAB is composed of: SPIRONOLACTONE (20.0 MG), TORASEMIDE ( )

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Spironolactone is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).Spironolactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome.
Spironolactone is also used to diagnose or treat a condition in which you have too much aldosterone in your body. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands to help regulate the salt and water balance in your body.

Usage

SPIRONOLACTONE is generally used to treat: Heart Failure, Blood Pressure, High, Hypokalemia, Edema, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe

How Do I Take It?

TORLACTONE 20MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for TORLACTONE 20MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of changes in blood minerals, kidney, liver, or heart disease, diabetes or high level of urea or nitrogen in blood, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid excess dosage. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of spironolactone.

Common Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Increased Thirst, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Mood Swings, Chest Pain, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Throat Soreness, Easy Bruising, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

SPIRONOLACTONE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Head Headache, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

SPIRONOLACTONE is categorized as:

• ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
• POTASSIUM-SPARING DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for TORLACTONE 20MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

TORLACTONE 20MG TAB

INR 27.71 for 10 TABLETS

SPIRONOLACTONE 20.0 MG, TORASEMIDE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DYAMIDE PLUS 50MG/10MG TAB	INR 50 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYAMIDE PLUS 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 63.49 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
DYLOOP PLUS 50MG/10MG TAB	INR 30.4 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYLOOP PLUS 50MG/20MG TAB	INR 37.1 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS 10 TAB	INR 55.5 for 15 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS 5 TAB	INR 33 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 5.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS LS 25MG/10MG TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
DYTOR PLUS TAB	INR 28.18 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, TORASEMIDE 10 MG
DYTOR PLUS-20 TAB	INR 48.5 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, TORASEMIDE 20 MG
EXCRETOR PLUS 50MG/10MG TAB	INR 45.1 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
TIDE PLUS 10MG TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 25 MG, TORASEMIDE 10 MG
TIDE PLUS 20 TAB	INR 32 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
TORES PLUS TAB	INR 38.75 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE , TORASEMIDE
TORGET PLUS 10MG TAB	INR 51.1 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50 MG, TORASEMIDE 10 MG
TORGET PLUS 20MG TAB	INR 100.9 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 20.0 MG
TORLACTONE 10MG TAB	INR 28.8 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
TORLACTONE 5MG TAB	INR 25.6 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 5.0 MG
TORLACTONE LS TAB	INR 18.6 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
TORSINEX PLUS TAB	INR 20.3 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 25.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG
ZATOR PLUS 50MG/10MG TAB	INR 29 for 10 TABLETS	SPIRONOLACTONE 50.0 MG, TORASEMIDE 10.0 MG