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Torvin 100 mg Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. It contains Flupirtine, which exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FLUPIRTINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Torvin 100 mg Tablet

Torvin 100 mg Tablet belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with damage to tissues. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person where from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Torvin 100 mg Tablet compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Torvin 100 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Torvin 100 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Torvin 100 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Torvin 100 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Torvin 100 mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Torvin 100 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness, it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other pain killers along with Torvin 100 mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, tinnitus should not take Torvin 100 mg Tablet as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Uses of Torvin 100 mg Tablet

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Headache, Nerve pain, Cancer pain, Muscle pain, Post-surgery pain, Menstrual cramps.

Directions for Use

• Take Torvin 100 mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by a doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Torvin 100 mg Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, pain associated with muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Torvin 100 mg Tablet also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Torvin 100 mg Tablet exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Torvin 100 mg Tablet has better tolerability than other pain killers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage). Long-term use of opioids pain killers leads to side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion, pruritis, urinary retention, tolerance and dependence which may be experienced with Torvin 100 mg Tablet . 

How Torvin 100 mg Tablet Works

Torvin 100 mg Tablet compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Storage

Keep Torvin 100 mg Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Torvin 100 mg Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.

What if I have taken an overdose of Torvin 100 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Torvin 100 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Torvin 100 mg Tablet after consulting with the doctor. Torvin 100 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Torvin 100 mg Tablet is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Torvin 100 mg Tablet for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Torvin 100 mg Tablet may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Torvin 100 mg Tablet tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Torvin 100 mg Tablet with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Torvin 100 mg Tablet is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Torvin 100 mg Tablet can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Torvin 100 mg Tablet may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Torvin 100 mg Tablet , consult your doctor about the continuation of Torvin 100 mg Tablet as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Torvin 100 mg Tablet as it may lead to increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems then don't take Torvin 100 mg Tablet as it can cause serious side effects. 

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANALGESICS
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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Torvin 100 mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects of this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Torvin 100 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Torvin 100 mg Tablet is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Torvin 100 mg Tablet for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

While Torvin 100 mg Tablet may pass in the breast milk of lactating mother so, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

In some cases, Torvin 100 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. So if you observe such symptoms immediately stop the intake of Torvin 100 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Unsafe

It is advised to consult with a doctor as this medicine can not be used in persons dealing with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

A person dealing with kidney problems should take Torvin 100 mg Tablet only after consulting with a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Torvin 100 mg Tablet not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Torvin 100 mg Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain.

Torvin 100 mg Tablet can be stopped if it is advised for short-term pain relief only. In the case of long term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.

This medication must be taken every day or as prescribed by your doctor in order for it to benefit you.

Torvin 100 mg Tablet is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and management of excessively heavy periods. Take only as prescribed by the doctor

Do not take Torvin 100 mg Tablet if you are planning for pregnancy as Torvin 100 mg Tablet might make it more difficult to get pregnant.

It is a medical condition, which causes painful periods (severe uterine pain during menstruation). During heavy menses, the abdominal cramps can be treated by taking OTC (over the counter) pain relievers like ibuprofen naproxen or flupirtine. However, before the intake of any pain reliever always consult a doctor.

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Torvin 100 mg Tablet after consulting with the doctor. A person with liver problems (like hepatic encephalopathy), gall bladder problems (like cholestasis), muscle problems (like myasthenia gravis), chronic alcoholism and biliary cirrhosis should avoid use of Torvin 100 mg Tablet , unless prescribed by a doctor.

Persons taking Torvin 100 mg Tablet may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant or doctor that you are taking Torvin 100 mg Tablet before undergoing these diagnostics tests.

It is advised to avoid taking Torvin 100 mg Tablet with medications containing paracetamol or carbamazepine as it can increase the sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of the medication.

Torvin 100 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dizziness, heartburn, loss of appetite or constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Although some clinical studies suggest that Torvin 100 mg Tablet is beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia, it did not get any official regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by musculoskeletal pain, depression and fatigue (overtiredness).

Both Torvin 100 mg Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in completely different ways. Compared to single drug use, pain relief is better when paracetamol is used with Torvin 100 mg Tablet . However, both can cause liver toxicity, thus liver function monitoring is very important when these medicines are taken together.

Yes, Torvin 100 mg Tablet causes liver toxicity. Therefore, it is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Torvin 100 mg Tablet can be used for the pain relief associated with osteorthritis and pain following orthopedic surgery. It is especially useful for patients who are unable to take NSAIDs due to the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

There have been case reports that Torvin 100 mg Tablet causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not frequently observed. If you experience this symptom, inform your doctor.

Torvin 100 mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, some animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Torvin 100 mg Tablet for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being investigated.

Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Torvin 100 mg Tablet such as tremor, sweating, and mood swings with long term use of Torvin 100 mg Tablet . If you have these symptoms, inform your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India.
Other Info - TOR0211

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