Cortor 100mg Tablet

Welcome to the information page for Cortor 100mg Tablet, brought to you by Coral Biotech. This product contains the active ingredient Torasemide (100mg) and is indicated for Hypertension (high blood pressure),Heart Failure,Treatment of Edema,High blood calcium level. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 220
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Torasemide (100mg)
Brand: Coral Biotech
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Heart Failure,Treatment of Edema,High blood calcium level

Description

Cortor 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets
It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease
This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure
Cortor 100mg Tablet helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine
It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines as per the dose advised by your doctor
It can be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day
It is best to avoid taking this medicine within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up at night to urinate.
It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well
If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your condition may worsen
Lifestyle changes like reducing stress, restricting salt intake, and stopping smoking may help this medication work better.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, dehydration, decreased blood pressure, and stomach upset
These are usually mild and disappear after a short time
Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine
It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Cortor 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cortor 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Cortor 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cortor 100mg Tablet is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of Cortor 100mg Tablet should be avoided in case you are unable to pass urine or the kidney damage is due to some medicines.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Cortor 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Cortor 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Cortor 100mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cortor 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Loop Diuretics
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Sulphamoyl derivatives

Uses of Cortor 100mg Tablet

In Treatment of Edema Cortor 100mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine produced
This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen
This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Cortor 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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