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TORSTAR

BRAND NAME: TORSTAR 10/20/40/100 & TORSTAR-PLUS 10/20

PACKING: 1x15

INDICATED IN: In Hypertension or Edema

Mode of Action

TORSTAR-PLUS 10/20 is a combination of two anti-hypertensive drugs namely Torsemide or Spironolactone.

Torsemide: Belongs to a class of drug known as Loop diuretics. It is used to treat hypertension or edema. It lowers the blood pressure by removing the extra water, salt and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the urine production.

Spironolactone: Belongs to a class of drug known as Potassium-Sparing diuretics. It is used in the treatment of Hypertension, Edema & low potassium. It mainly acts on DCT (Distal convolute tube) where it prevents the loss of potassium & increases the removal of extra salt, water or fluid from the body.

Benefits & USAGE

Blood pressure lowering is an essential part to prevent cardiovascular diseases. If anyone can control their blood pressure it will reduce the risk of various cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, IHD, arrhythmia etc. Proper control of high blood pressure can also reduce the risk of stroke.

TORSTAR 10/20/40/100 & TORSTAR-PLUS 10/20 tablets lowers the blood pressure by increasing the urine production & makes it easier to your heart to pump blood throughout the body & reduce the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.

Precautions

warnings Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with TORSTAR 10/20/40/100 & TORSTAR-PLUS 10/20 tablets; it may cause serious damage to your kidneys, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.


warnings Pregnancy

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.


warnings Medicine

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.


warnings Liver & Kidney

Should be used with caution in patients with liver & kidney disease.