Torsemide
A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION.
Year introduced: 2019 (1980)
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Tree Number(s): D02.065.884.891, D02.886.590.700.891, D03.383.725.905
MeSH Unique ID: D000077786
Registry Number: W31X2H97FB
Entry Terms:
- Torasemide
- Demadex
- 1-Isopropyl-3-((4-m-toluidino-3-pyridyl)sulfonyl)urea
- 1-Isopropyl-3-((4-(3-methylphenylamino)pyridine)-3-sulfonyl)urea
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