Torvin 100mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
70.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Musculo-skeletal pain Headache Nerve pain

COMPOSITION:
Flupirtine (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Torvin 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Torvin 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Torvin 100mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Torvin 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Torvin 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torvin 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Torvin 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torvin 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Flupirtine   100mg

Uses of Torvin Tablet
Torvin 100mg Tablet is used in treatment of musculo-skeletal pain, headache, nerve pain, post operative pain and pain during menstruation.

How to use Torvin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Torvin 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Torvin Tablet works
Torvin 100mg Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal bloating, Itching, Tremor.

Expert advice for Torvin Tablet
Torvin is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. Inform your doctor before starting Torvin if


You have an underlying liver disease
You take alcohol regularly
You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding

Get your liver function tests done before starting Torvin and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine. Stop taking Torvin and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Torvin beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Torvin is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Torvin is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

Q. What is the benefit of using Torvin with paracetamol?
Both Torvin and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Torvin, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.

Q. Does Torvin cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Torvin causes liver toxicity. Use of Torvin is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Q. Can Torvin be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Torvin can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

Q. Does use of Torvin cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Torvin causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Q. Is Torvin useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Torvin is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Torvin for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Torvin?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Torvin like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Torvin. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.