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Overview
Torsemide (tablet) is a loop diuretic that is FDA approved for the {{{indicationType}}} of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, or liver disease. Torsemide is also indicated for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Common adverse reactions include polyuria and rhinitis.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Edema
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition3
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition4
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Developed by:
- Class of Recommendation:
- Strength of Evidence:
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Torsemide (tablet) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Torsemide (tablet) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Torsemide (tablet) in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Developed by:
- Class of Recommendation:
- Strength of Evidence:
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Torsemide (tablet) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
- Dosing Information
- Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Torsemide (tablet) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- Condition1
Warnings
- Description
Precautions
- Description
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Hypersensitivity
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Hypersensitivity
Miscellaneous
Drug Interactions
- Drug
- Description
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Torsemide (tablet) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Torsemide (tablet) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Torsemide (tablet) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Torsemide (tablet) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
- DEMADEX tablets may be given at any time in relation to a meal, as convenient. Special dosage adjustment in the elderly is not necessary.
Monitoring
Electrolytes
- Periodic monitoring of serum potassium and other electrolytes is advised in patients treated with DEMADEX.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Pharmacology
Torsemide (tablet)
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
N-[(isopropylamino)carbonyl]-4-[(3-methylphenyl)amino]pyridine-3-sulfonamide | |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | |
ATC code | C03 |
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Chemical data | |
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Mol. mass | 348.421 g/mol |
SMILES | & |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | 80-90% |
Protein binding | Highly bound (>99%). |
Metabolism | Hepatic (80%) |
Half life | 3.5 hours; Cirrhosis: 7-8 hours |
Excretion | ? |
Therapeutic considerations | |
Pregnancy cat. |
C(US) |
Legal status |
[[Prescription drug|Template:Unicode-only]](US) |
Routes | Oral, IV |
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Condition1
- Description
How Supplied
- DEMADEX for oral administration is available as white, scored tablets containing 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 100 mg of torsemide. The tablets are supplied in bottles of 100 as follows:
- Each tablet is debossed on the scored side with the Boehringer Manheim logo and 102, 103, 104, or 105 (for 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 100 mg, respectively). On the opposite side, the tablet is debossed with 5, 10, 20, or 100 to indicate the dose.
- Storage
- Store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
Storage
There is limited information regarding Torsemide (tablet) Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
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Package and Label Display Panel
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Torsemide (tablet) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Torsemide (tablet) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- Demadex®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
- N/A[2]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ "DEMADEX (torsemide) tablet".
- ↑ "http://www.ismp.org". External link in
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