Torsemide [torasemid]
- Terms
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Demadex
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1-Isopropyl-3-((4-(3-methylphenylamino)pyridine)-3-sulfonyl)urea
1-Isopropyl-3-((4-m-toluidino-3-pyridyl)sulfonyl)urea
Demadex
Torasemide
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.
- DUI
- D000077786 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0086132
- CAS
- 3-Pyridinesulfonamide, N-(((1-methylethyl)amino)carbonyl)-4-((3-methylphenyl)amino)-
- History note
- 2019 (1980)
- Public note
- 2019; TORSEMIDE was indexed under SULFONAMIDES 1980-2018
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