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Meltor Benefits & Uses

Meltor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Edema

Other Benefits

Liver Disease
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Heart Failure
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Swelling during Pregnancy

Meltor Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Edema Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Meltor Related Warnings

Is the use of Meltor safe for pregnant women?

Meltor has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Meltor safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Meltor for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Meltor on the Kidneys?

Meltor is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Meltor on the Liver?

Meltor has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Meltor on the Heart?

Using Meltor does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Meltor with Other Drugs

Meltor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Kanamycin

Gentamicin

Moderate

Aliskiren

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Ibuprofen

Metformin

Meltor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meltor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Diabetes
Allergy
Potassium Deficiency
Kidney Disease
Liver Cirrhosis

Frequently asked Questions about Meltor

Is this Meltor habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Meltor has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Meltor. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Meltor only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Meltor cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Meltor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Meltor

Taking Meltor with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Meltor

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Meltor as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Meltor

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Meltor cause kidney damage?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Meltor does not cause kidney damage, in fact, it helps in managing edema resulting from kidney disease, heart disease, and lung disease. In comparison to furosemide, Meltor has a longer duration of action and doesn't get accumulated in the renal failure.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to use Meltor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Meltor for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like constipation, frequent urination, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Meltor on my own?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, it is not advisable that you discontinue taking Meltor on your own. Meltor is used for the treatment of edema and hypertension. It is possible that at the time of quitting Meltor you have a lot of fluid retention which can get detrimental to your health. Quitting Meltor abruptly may also spike your blood pressure which may predispose you to the risk of heart attack. Therefore, it is important that you follow your prescription completely and do not stop taking Meltor on your own, even if you feel better.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Meltor?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Meltor is the brand name for torsemide. It belongs to a class of drugs known as loop diuretics. It is available in the form of an injection and tablets. It is used for the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure. In low doses, it is also used to treat hypertension.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Meltor be used with lasix?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Meltor can be used with lasix (furosemide). Both are loop diuretics, however, furosemide has a shorter half-life than Meltor. The long-acting Meltor, when added to lasix, can produce better clinical outcomes. It is also advisable to pair Meltor with a potassium-sparing diuretic like spironolactone because while Meltor may lead to potassium loss, spironolactone will retain potassium in the body.