Torget 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Torget 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Torget 40 Tablet 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

Torget 40 Tablet 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

Torget 40 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Torget 40 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Decreased potassium level in blood
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Polyuria
Rhinitis
Cough
Weakness

Common

Frequent urination

Torget 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Torget 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Torget has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Torget 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Torget may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Torget 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Torget is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Torget 40 Tablet on the Liver?

Torget may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Torget 40 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Torget 40 Tablet with Other Drugs

Torget 40 Tablet 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

Torget 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Torget 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Diabetes
Allergy
Potassium Deficiency
Kidney Disease
Liver Cirrhosis

Frequently asked Questions about Torget 40 Tablet

Is this Torget 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Torget 40 Tablet.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Torget 40 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Torget 40 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Torget 40 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Torget 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Torget 40 Tablet

Taking Torget 40 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Torget 40 Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Torget 40 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Torget 40 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Torget potassium sparing?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Torget is not potassium sparing. Rather, it is a loop diuretic that removes excess of water and electrolytes like potassium from the body. One may need to eat potassium-rich foods or a potassium supplement while one uses Torget. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic which prevents the loss of potassium from the body.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Torget?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Torget is available as an injection and tablet. Injection should be taken under the supervision of a doctor. The tablet should be taken orally or by mouth with or without food, usually once a day or as directed by your doctor. It should be taken at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. Torget should be avoided 4 hours prior to bedtime so that one doesn't have to get up for urinating. One must follow the dosing schedule and instructions given by a doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Torget cause kidney damage?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Torget 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, Torget has a longer duration of action and doesn't get accumulated in the renal failure.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Torget work?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Torget works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. the increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and removal of this extra fluid from your body results in a decrease in edema. The decreased blood volume causes relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure which gives relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Torget cause gout?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Torget might cause gout. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. Torget increase the concentration of uric acid in the blood by increasing its absorption from the kidneys that causes gout. However, if you are experiencing severe gout after taking medicine then inform your doctor they might change your medication or alter the dose of this drug.