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Leotor-10 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TORSEMIDE-10MG

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema.

Medicinal Benefits:

Leotor-10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics used to treat high blood pressure and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body). Leotor-10 Tablet contains Torsemide, which works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

FAQs

Leotor-10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics used to treat high blood pressure and oedema (a build-up of fluid in the body).

Leotor-10 Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys.

Leotor-10 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

The side effects of Leotor-10 Tablet include headache, dehydration, low blood pressure, muscle cramps or weak muscles, fast or irregular heartbeat, and nausea or vomiting. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Leotor-10 Tablet as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as whole with water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Take it preferably at the same time every day. It is essential to stay on a diet and exercise program as recommended by your doctor.

No, do not stop taking Leotor-10 Tablet without consulting your doctor as discontinuing suddenly can lead to a sudden increase in your blood glucose levels. Therefore, take Leotor-10 Tablet as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Yes, Leotor-10 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. However, in addition to medications, proper diet and exercise should be followed.

Leotor-10 Tablet alone does not cause very low blood sugar. However, if Leotor-10 Tablet is taken along with other diabetes medications such as insulin, meglitinides or sulfonylurea, look out for hypoglycaemia.

Your doctor may recommend you to take HbA1c test for every 3 months. This test is done to evaluate your blood sugar control during the last 2-3 months.

Taking furosemide with Leotor-10 Tablet may result in excessive fluid loss and you may experience dizziness upon standing, unusual thirst, fainting or loss of consciousness and lightheadedness. Therefore, you are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Leotor-10 Tablet with furosemide or other medicines.